LL:ART: GLW article on the banning of the veil
Veiling the issue: sexism, racism and religion Green Left Weekly issue 568 Susan Price, a Socialist Alliance member who is in the Democratic Socialist Perspective, argues that feminists and socialists should oppose state-enforced bans on women wearing hijab, or Muslim headscarves. In December 2003, more than 3000 protesters hit the streets of Paris in opposition to the plan to introduce a law in France to ban the wearing of the headscarf and "other ostentatious religious symbols" in French state schools. Tens of thousands then rallied across the world on January 18, as part of an international day of protest against the ban. The bill is to be put before the French cabinet on January 29, before an opening debate in the National Assembly on February 3. Pressure is mounting for a "no" vote - or at least abstention - by the major parties on the bill. Union opposition The French trade union movement is divided on the issue. According to a December article written by Luc Bronner and Martine Laronche in Le Monde, the United Trade Union Federation (FSU), which represents 45% of teachers in France, is hostile to the introduction of such a law, but believes if introduced, it must address the contradictions in French secular society. Snuipp-FSU, which covers the majority of the primary schoolteachers, has not taken a formal vote on opposing the ban. But its general secretary Nicole Geneix declared the union hostile to the law, as is Sgen-CFDT (the French Democratic Confederation of Labour's affiliated teacher union) which covers 11.4% of teachers. Other union federations covering teachers have come out in favour of the ban, including UNSA-Education (affiliated to the National Confederation of Independent Unions, covering 14.4% of teachers) and the Union Confederation of National Education (CSEN), which represents 6.1% of teachers. The Workers' Force, which represents 7.1 % of teachers, declared in favour of a very partial revision to the legislation. The debate hit the headlines after two teenage women were expelled from a high school for wearing headscarves. This follows other such exclusions over the last two years in France. According to Reuters, on a visit to Tunisia in December 2003, French President Jacques Chirac commented to pupils at the French High School that he saw "something aggressive" in the wearing of traditional Muslim veils. The Stasi Commission, given the task of looking into the possibility of a ban by Chirac, recommended that "oversized crosses" and the Jewish kippa should be banned along with hijab. Agence France Presse reported on January 21 that education minister Luc Ferry (who drew up the text of the law), told the National Assembly's social affairs committee on January 20, that Sikhs could be persuaded to wear "invisible nets" on their heads instead of turbans. Ferry then went even further: "One can invent religious signs from mere hairiness. When a beard is transformed into a religious symbol it will fall under the law. Creativity is infinite in the matter." However, although the law may affect many in France badly, its main intention is the social regulation and control of young Muslims, who bear the brunt of the neoliberal government's racist attacks. The law has majority support amongst the French public (figures range from 57-70% in polls) and has even drawn strong endorsement from feminists and mainstream women's organisations and media. Elle magazine carried a public appeal to Chirac to introduce a ban on what it termed a "visible symbol of the submission of women". The appeal has been signed by several high profile French women. The revolutionary left has responded in different ways. The Revolutionary Communist League's (LCR) Rouge newspaper carried a cover page calling for "Neither the discriminatory law nor the oppressive veil". Lutte Ouvrier (LO) supports the ban. The main arguments to justify the ban in France have centred on defence of secularism and women's rights. Secularism? Secularism has a deep historical basis in the founding of the French Republic. The official separation of church and state was achieved in 1905. State regulation of religious dress and behaviour, however, has a less clear history. In 1937, under the Popular Front government formed against the threat of fascism, schools were instructed to keep religious symbols out. Fifty-two years later, in 1989, the French Council of State ruled that "the wearing . of signs by which .[students] intend to express their membership of a religion is not by itself incompatible with the principle of secularity." This remained the case until 1994, when schools were advised by the education minister that they could ban "ostentatious religious symbols". In 1996, the Council of State again ruled that the school ban transgressed the principle of freedom of expression. The uselessness of trying to impose secularism by banning individual religious expression in public institutions such as schools is proven by the
LL:DDV: Resistance Band Night "Chant Down Washington"
"Chant Down Washington" A night of reggae, funk and revolution... Come along and help Unfuck the World with music! Proceeds will go to help Resistance continue to campaign against war, racism and injustice, and to fight for a better world. Music will include bands Gazpacho and Riddle Wise and DJ's Jesse I and Ras Crucial (from PBS's "Chant Down Washington" 3pm Saturdays, 106.7FM). DATE: December 4, 2003 VENUE: Cafe 303, 303 High St, Northcote PRICE: $6/$10 More info? Call James or Zoe on 9639 8622 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Alvaro Guzman - "Venezuela, the revolution unfolding"
PUBLIC MEETING: Venezuela "The revolution unfolding in Latin America" Introducing: Alvaro Guzman National Director of the Bolivarian Student Front in Venezuela Thur. Sep 11, 6.30pm Trades Hall, New Ballroom crn Lygon & Victoria Str, Carlton Entry: $8 waged $5 low income Organised by Committees in Solidarity with Latin America & the Caribbean Contact Allen for info on 9639 8622 or 9279 1829 BACKGROUND INFO: VENEZUELA: Why the right has declared war on Chavez BY JOHN PILGER LONDON - Almost 30 years after the violent destruction of the reformist government of Salvador Allende in Chile, a repeat performance is being = planned in Venezuela. Little of this has been reported in Britain. Indeed, little is known of the achievements of the government of Hugo Chavez, who won presidential elections in 1998 and again in 2000 by the largest majority in 40 years. Following the principles of a movement called Bolivarism, named after the South American independence hero Simon Bolivar, Chavez has implemented reforms that have begun to shift the great wealth of Venezuela, which comes principally from its oil, towards the 80% of his people who live in poverty. With 49 laws adopted by the Venezuelan Congress last November, Chavez began serious land reform, and guaranteed indigenous and women's rights and free health care and education up to university level. Chavez faces enemies that Allende would recognise. The "oligarchies", which have held power since the 1950s during the corrupt bipartisan reign of the Social Christians and Democratic Action, have declared war on the reforming president, backed by the Catholic Church and the trade union hierarchy and the media, both controlled by the right. What has enraged them is a modest agrarian reform that allows the state to expropriate and redistribute idle land; and a law that limits the exploitation of oil reserves, reinforcing a constitutional ban on the privatisation of the state oil company. Allied with Chavez's domestic enemies is the Bush administration. Defying Washington, Chavez has sold oil to Cuba and refused overflying rights to American military aircraft supplying Plan Colombia, the US campaign in support of the murderous regime in neighbouring Colombia. Worse, although Chavez condemned the attacks of September 11, he questioned the right of the United States to "fight terrorism with terrorism". For this, he is unforgiven. On November 5-7, the State Department, Pentagon and National Security Agency held a two-day meeting to discuss "the problem of Venezuela". The State Department has since accused the Chavez government of "supporting terrorism" in Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador. In fact, Venezuela opposes American-funded terrorism in those three countries. The US says it will "put Venezuela in diplomatic isolation"; Colin Powell has warned Chavez to correct "his understanding of what a democracy is all about". Familiar events are unfolding. The International Monetary Fund has indicated it supports a "transitional government" for Venezuela. The Caracas daily El Nacional says the IMF is willing to bankroll those who remove Chavez from office. James Petras, a professor at New York State University, who was in Chile in the early 1970s and has studied the subversion of the Allende government, says that "the IMF and financial institutions are fabricating a familiar crisis. The tactics used are very similar to those used in Chile. Civilians are used to create a feeling of chaos, and a false picture of Chavez as a dictator is established, then the military is incited to make a coup for the sake of the country." A former paratrooper, Chavez apparently still has the army behind him (as Allende did, until the CIA murdered his loyal military chief, opening the way to Pinochet). However, several senior officers have denounced Chavez as a "tyrant" and have called for his resignation. It is difficult to assess this; in its rumour-mongering, the hostile Caracas press plays a role reminiscent of Chile's right-wing press, with poisonous stories questioning Chavez's sanity. The most worrying threat comes from a reactionary trade union hierarchy, the Confederation of Venezuelan Workers (CTV), led by Carlos Ortega, a hack of the anti-Chavez Democratic Action Party. The CTV maintains a black list of "disloyal" and "disruptive" members, which it supplies to employers. According to Dick Nichols, writing from Caracas [see GLW #480], Chavez's most serious mistake has been his failure to move against the union old guard, following a national referendum in which a majority gave him a mandate to reform the CTV. The crime of Hugo Chavez is that he has set out to keep his electoral promises, redistributing the wealth of his country and subordinating the principle of private property to that of the common good. Having underestimated the power of his enemies, his current counter-offensive is imaginative but also hints of desperation. He has set up what are called "Bolivarian circl
LL:DDV: the great annual GLW comedy debate with: Rod Quantock
Green Left Weekly presents: 4th annual Comedy debate with Rod Quantock a rabble rousing debate that covers war, refugees and the media! It'll be for YOU to judge: "is a good story more important than the truth?" join us in a night of political comedy, satire, fun and drink Oct 3, Fri 7.00pm Brunswick Town Hall cnr Sydney & Glenlyons Rds, Brunswick $12.00/$8.00 for bookings phone 9639 8622 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:INFO: Unity in the Peace Movement
Dear friends, I am passing on this message from Nick Everett, a co-convenor of Sydney's Walk Against the War Coalition. This is the coalition which organised some of the very successful Sydney rallies against the war on Iraq this year and last. Nick is seeking support for the motion below which will go to the coalition's next meeting in a couple of weeks. The motion explains the context for this call for unity. Of course, everyone has the right to set up whatever new organisation they wish. That is not in question here. What is, is the exclusion of some forces on political grounds. This will narrow and weaken the peace movement at a time when we have to be ready to take on the next challenge - to get the occupying troops out of Iraq and champion the right of Iraqis to self-determination. Please send this on to interested people, and groups, and encourage them to respond - including by sending a message to Walk Against War via its website (details are below). Thanks, In solidarity, Graham Matthews Socialist Alliance, Melbourne FOR A UNITED ANTI-WAR MOVEMENT! NOTICE OF MOTION Walk Against the War Meeting, August 18, 2003 Dear friend, On Monday, August 18 at 6.30pm at Trades Hall a special meeting of the Walk Against the War Coalition will be held to decide the Coalition's future. Bruce Childs and Hannah Middleton, two of the three co-convenors of the Walk Against the War Coalition, will be arguing that the Coalition - which has functioned as a single, united coalition reflecting the broad range of organisations involved in the anti-war movement in Sydney - is now redundant. They have given notice of a motion (posted to the Walk Against the War list on July 18) calling for "two-thirds of the funds [of the Walk Against the War Coalition to] be transferred to the Sydney Peace and Justice Coalition, after the Walk Against the War Coalition has met its other obligations". The Sydney Peace and Justice Coalition (SPJC) was initiated by Bruce Childs, Hannah Middleton and others on July 7 at a meeting that was kept secret from the majority of affiliates of the Walk Against the War Coalition, effectively splitting the anti-war movement. The meeting adopted a charter with the controversial position of support for "a strong UN oversight in Iraq". The role of the UN in Iraq has been the subject of much debate in the movement both here and internationally. But the Walk Against the War Coalition has to date not allowed this difference to split the peace movement. However, the SPJC's adoption of this position splits the anti-war movement at a time when opposition against the US occupation is mounting and the movement needs to be able to respond with a united voice. The SPJC's operating rules provide its coordinating committee - elected for a term of one year - effective control over who may become an affiliate of the coalition. We urge you to oppose this move to split the anti-war movement and support the following motion: "This meeting of the Walk Against the War Coalition notes the success the Coalition has achieved in uniting diverse elements of the Sydney anti-war movement, reflected in successive mobilisations of tens of thousands of opponents of the war between November 2002 and April 2003. The mobilisation of 500,000 people in Sydney on February 16 was an expression of peoples power against the Howard government's support for war on Iraq made possible by the unity of the anti war movement. "This meeting reaffirms the Walk Against the War Coalition's commitment to building an inclusive and united anti-war movement and rejects any attempt to dispense with the Coalition's funds." Moved: Nick Everett Co-convenor Walk Against the War Coalition Endorsed by: Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific; Canterbury-Bankstown Peace Group; Sawayan Coalition for Palestine; Socialist Alliance; Ashisha Cunningham (Chippendale-Darlington Peace Group*); Bashir Sawalha (NSW Greens*); Bob Gould (Bookseller); Daniel Jardine (Vice-President, General Staff, Macquarie University Branch, NTEU*); Jamal Daoud (NSW Greens*); Jenny Long (Secretary, Education delegates committee, PSA*); Leonore Gouldthorpe (Pittwater for Peace*); John Morris (Councillor, NSW Teachers Federation*); Leon Parissi (Central Councillor, PSA*); Les Gray; Liam Mitchell (delegate, AMWU*); Marie McKern; Melanie Sjoberg (Secretary, Housing delegates committee & Womens Councillor, PSA*); Mike Waterman (Convenor, Newtown Peace Group*); Noreen Navin (Peace Contact, Executive, Canterbury-Bankstown Teachers Assoc*); Steve Painter (St George Greens*); Susan Price (Vice-President, UNSW branch, NTEU*). *Organisations listed for identification purposes only. To add your endorsement email <[EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone 0409 762 081. Feedback can also be sent directly to the Walk Against the War Coalition's website
LL:DDV: Michael Moore's coming to Brunswick!
Come along and join us for a big screen showing of: Oscar-Winning Documentary Maker Michael Moore's The Big One At the Retreat Hotel 280 Sydney Rd Brunswick (near intersection with Glenlyon Rd) Wednesday 3 September 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Entry by donation Organised by Socialist Alliance For information ring 0407 023672 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wills Socialist Alliance meeting Feature talk: Money for health and education, not for military intervention! Speaker: Michael Reidie, Victorian Socialist Alliance Co-convenor speaking on Australia's intervention to the Solomon Islands Wednesday 20 August 7pm Solidarity Salon 580 Sydney Rd Brunswick For information ring 0407 023672. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Film screening: Inside the Venezuelan Coup
on the BIG Screen: inside the Venezuelan Coup 'the revolution will not be televised' August 14 THUR. 6:30pm @ Trades Hall Council - new council chambers (crn Lygon & Victoria str., Carlton) ph: 9639 8622 or 0403 894 842 for info and bookings entry cost: $10/$7 conc. "film making rarely does the three magic things that film can do. Inform, Persuade and ENTERTAIN. This movie does!" (- aint i cool news) this film is an unprecedently frank and intimate profile of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, charting the last seven months in the run up to the April 2002 coup attempt against him and his dramatic return to power some 48 hours later. Never has such a range of footage of Chavez, destined to be the next icon of the left and the next rogue leader of the US, been assembled in one documentray. "Chavez - inside the Coup" is a story relevant not only to audiences today but which, by its nature. will be of historical value to future generations. presented by: CISLAC (Committees in Solidarity with Latin America & the Caribbean) and Green Left Weekly -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:REM: Postponement of Alvaro Guzman's tour - CISLAC
Postponement of Alvaro Guzman's tour - CISLAC Dear friends. supporters and solidarity activists Unfortunately we will have to advise you that the national tour for Alvaro Guzman, director of the Bolivarian Student Front in Venezuela, has to be postponed due to unforseen visa delays. The CISLAC public forum on Thursday, 24, at Kerr Street, Fitzroy will be cancelled. We appologise of any inconvenience this might cause but unfortunately the matter is out of our hands. For any further questions contact Allen J on 9279 1829 or Margarita W on 9639 8622 in solidarity Margarita W .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Venezuela leader in Melbourne - Public meeting Thursday 24 July
Dear friends, (please pass this on to your contacts) Alvaro Guzman, the National Director of the Frente Bolivariano Estudiantil (Bolivarian Student Front) in Venezuela will in in Melbourne next week. Mr Guzman will be the first leading figure of the Bolivarian Movement to visit Australia. He will arrive fresh from meetings with President Chavez. He is playing a leading role in the organisation of the national literacy campaign (Mision Robinson), aimed at 2 million Venezuelans both adult and youth.= Public Forum featuring Alvaro Gusman 6:30 Thursday July 24, 88 Kerr Street, Fitzroy, ph: Margarita 96398622 or Allen 0403894842, entry by donation ($6/$3) to cover the cost of the tour. Presented by CISLAC -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Green Left Weekly Annual Glovbal FIESTA
Annual Green Left Weekly Fiesta: For a World without War! Sat. July 26, Brunswick Town Hall, 7.00pm celebrate the achievements of GLW with delicious food and great Latin dance band AZUCAR costs: $25.00/$15.00 conc (food and band) for more info or bookings call: 9639 8622 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:PR: ASAP statement & background briefing on Solomons
No troops to the Solomons! People aid not military aid! Statement by Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific, 8 July 2003 We oppose the planned Australian-led military intervention into the Solomon Islands later this month to "restore law and order" because it is against the interests of the Solomon Islands people and heralds an assault on the independence of other Pacific nations. PM John Howard says that the intervention will take place at the invitation of the Solomons Islands' people. But press reports say that most of the 465,000 Solomon Islanders have been kept in the dark. Solomons PM Sir Alan Kamakeza, who invited the Australian intervention, has stolen thousands of dollars of aid money. The Solomon Islands parliament, which has yet to pass a motion inviting the invasion, is a notoriously corrupt institution. The intervention will prop up a corrupt political elite that serves the interests of foreign corporations. Many MPs and police officers are part of the criminal gangs that the intervention is supposed to be aimed at. It is aimed at defending Australian business interests, as the report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (which called for the intervention earlier this year) verifies. Australia's aid program to the Solomon Islands is part of the system of neo-colonial corruption and exploitation. According to Aid/Watch most of the $37.4 million in aid goes back to Australian companies with some going to Australian multimillionaire Kerry Packer's GRM International to strengthen the law and justice sector. Instead, Australia should pay reparations to the Solomon Islanders for years of colonial and neo-colonial exploitation and support an immediate reversal of the privatisation and other neo-liberal policies that have been forced on the Solomons and other Pacific nations. Australia should support the nationalisation, under community control, of the mines and plantations and help end the destruction of its forests and fisheries by international corporations. This will begin to address the root sources of ethnic conflicts and corruption in the Solomon Islands. On top of that, we support Aid/Watch's call for an aid program to the Solomon Islands that should be "focused primarily on alleviating poverty, thereby promoting sustainable development within the country and attacking the problem of internal conflict directly by addressing the urgent needs of the people of the Solomon Islands". One such measure could also include fully funding young Solomon Islanders' travel, board and tuition to study in Australian schools and universities. Canberra should repudiate the Bush doctrine of pre-emptive military intervention and instead cultivate peaceful relations with its Pacific and Asian neighbours. The new imperialist interventions are the armed component of corporate globalisation when local elites can no longer be trusted, or be relied on, to implement the intensified exploitation that neo-liberalism demands. Australia in the Solomons: Security in whose interests? A Background Briefing Paper by Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific, 8 July 2003 Colonial legacy The Solomons crisis is rooted in the debilitating colonial legacy that goes back for more than a century. Selective and distorted economic development, arbitrarily-drawn borders, racist colonial administration, and the exploitation of ethnic divisions were the basic features of Britain's control of the Solomon Islands. The present ethnic tension stem from Britain's policy of privileging Malaitan employment in its colonial industries and administration. This began when thousands of Malaitans were brought to work on plantations in Guadalcanal in the early 20th century. As the predominantly male Malaitian workforce intermarried with Guadalcanalese women, the Malaitans benefited from the Guadalcanalese custom of matrilineal land inheritance. Over time, Malaitans came to dominate the professions, business, public service, police and military. By the time of independence in 1978, the legacy of colonial de-development left the Solomons economy reliant on a few primary resources - the lion's share of which remained in British and Australian corporations' hands. The Solomon Islands Plantation Limited (SIPL) is almost wholly owned by the British Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), after Honiara sold its 30% share to the CDC in 1999. Indigenous landowners have only a 2% stake. The dependence on primary industries is also responsible for a debilitating trade imbalance: in 2001-02 the Solomons imported $64 million of Australian products - nearly half its total imports - while exporting only $2 million of goods to Australia. This huge shortfall is made up for by a program of "boomerang aid" from the Australian government. This means aid is tied to contracts given exclusively to Australian companies, of which 100 were operating prior to the 2000 coup. Ac
LL:DDV: No Troops to Solomon Islands - Rally, Wed July 9
No troops to Solomon Islands! Financial Aid not Imperialist take over! Rally against Australian Miliatry Intervention into the Solomon Islands Wed, July 9, 12.00pm DFAT (Dep. of Foreign Affairs) - @DIMIA, Casselten Place, crn Lonsdale & Spring Street for more info call: Vanessa on 0407 023 672 or Margarita on 9639 8622 URGENT MEDIA RELEASE: 27 JUNE 2003 No troops to Solomon Islands! The Socialist Alliance today condemned the Howard Liberal-National government's decision to send a warship and thousands of troops and police to the Solomon Islands as "an imperialist act" driven by the desire to protect Australian corporate interest in the South Pacific. "This is an assertion of naked neo-colonial policy", said Socialist Alliance national co-convener Riki Lane today in response to PM John Howards announced "significant change in regional policy". "Australian and New Zealand governments have long treated the South Pacific as their backyard and have justifiably earned a reputation as the region's bullies. Rather than sending warships and troops, Australia should be sending reparations for decades of economic exploitation and political bullying of the region". The crisis in the Solomon Islands is a crisis brought on by "corporate globalisation agenda" pursued by the Australian government, the World Trade Organisation and the International Monetary Fund, said Mr Lane. "It is no coincidence, however, that the biggest single Australian business investment in the Solomon Islands -- the Gold Ridge gold mine -- is located on Guadalcanal, and has not been operational since June 2000, when it was raided for its vehicles by one of the two main private militia groups on the island. "The real reasons for Canberra's decision to militarily intervene in the Solomon Islands were spelt out in the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Our Failing Neighbour report, launched on June 10 by foreign minister Alexander Downer: The collapse of Solomon Islands is depriving Australia of business and investment opportunities that, though not huge, are potentially valuable... Australia's interests are also engaged in other ways. In a subtle but important sense, state failure in the Southwest Pacific reflects badly on Australia... Australia's standing in the wider world -- including with the United States -- is therefore at stake. "This government spends up on wars of aggression and spying on innocent civilians while cutting back on urgently needed social services. It is a government of social vandals. We say money for jobs, education and health not more war", added Mr Lane. Further comment: National Co-Convener Riki Lane (03) 9387 7819 0400 877 819 Acting Co-convenor Peter Boyle (02) 9690 1230 0401 760 577 National Co-convener David Glanz (03) 9384 0225 0418 316 310 National Co-convener John van der Velden (02) 6247 8813 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Aceh under Fire
ACEH UNDER FIRE Video screening of "Aceh: Indonesia's Dirty War" followed by discussion. Featuring: John Martinkus, journalist just returned from Aceh, courageously breaking the foreign media ban Damien Kingsbury from Deakin University, author of 'Power Politics and the Indonesian military' Vannessa Hearman, Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific (ASAP) Friday 18th July 6.30pm Kaleide Theatre, 360 Swanston Street (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology- RMIT), Melbourne Entry by donation Ring 0407 023672 for information Organised by Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific (ASAP) -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Protest against US occupation of Iraq - July 4
Rally on American Independence Day a.. Independence for Iraq - end the occupation - troops out! b.. No US attacks on Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria c.. Israel out of Palestine d.. Independence for Aceh Friday, July 4, 5,30pm Nike Superstore, crn Swanston & Bourke St., City Endorsed by: Darebin Anti-War Group, CISLAC, Socialist Alliance, BooksNotBombs, Chilean Popular & Indigenous Network, Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, Socialist Alternative, ASAP Allen 0403 894 842, Margarita 9639 8622 JUSTICE FOR IRAQ AND PALESTINE! You should demonstrate on July 4 (American Independence Day) because: a.. Iraq is under military occupation The US-led invasion of Iraq was a crime against humanity waged in defiance of world opinion. Thousands of Iraqi people were killed and injured. War has brought a US-British military occupation, not liberation. Since the fall of Baghdad, the US appointed 'administrations' led by Jay Garner and Paul Bremmer have faced demonstrations throughout the country demanding that US troops leave and that the Iraqi people be able to elect their own representatives. Oil workers have protested to demand that members of the Baath Party re-appointed by US officials be sacked. The US, British and Australian governments must withdraw their troops now and pay reparations to be used by the Iraqi people to rebuild an independent Iraq. This was a war for oil and profits, not disarmament Bush's war drive to invade Iraq has been a grab for oil. Iraq has the world's second largest oil reserves. A May 22 UN Security Council resolution places this oil wealth under the control of US and Britain. Billion-dollar oil and construction contracts have been given to the Halliburton and Bechtel corporations, both of which have close ties to the Bush administration. US Vice-President Dick Cheney is a former CEO of Halliburton, and continues to receive $1 million a year from the company. Bechtel's senior Vice-President Jack Sheehan, a retired Marine Corps general, sits on the Pentagon's Defence Policy Board and Bechtel board member George Shultz was the US Secretary of State under the Reagan administration immediately after 'retiring' as director and president of the company. a.. Palestine too is under military occupation For 55 years, the people of Palestine have been dispossessed of their land by the US-backed Israeli defense forces and denied their right to self-determination. Since September 2000 - the beginning of the second intifada - more than 2200 people have been killed and 20,000 injured by the Israeli army and paramilitary settlers. Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza continue to suffer from strict military curfews and are subjected to arbitrary arrest and house demolitions. Bush's 'road map to peace', announced in the lead-up to the Anglo-US invasion of Iraq, will give no respite. Palestinians are being asked to give up the right of refugees to return, claims to their historic capital and accept as fact the imposition of illegal settlements and military roads on what is left of Palestine. In return they will get 'self-rule' over townships in only 23% of historic Palestine. This Palestian 'state' will have no control over water resources, foreign affairs and who can come into and out of their country. Peace can never be achieved in Palestine until the Israeli occupation ends and a viable, fully independent Palestinian state is established. The right of Palestinian refugees and their descendants to return to their homes must be recognised. July 4 is a global day of protest against the US colonial occupation of Iraq July 4 protests are being organised by anti-war coalitions in the United States, where thousands will march against Bush in Philadelphia, in Britain, targeting Bechtel corporation offices, and across New Zealand and Australia. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: 'Roger and Me' - Michael Moore
From the maker of "Bowling for Columbine" and author of "Stupid White Men"... see Moore's first feature length doco on the big screen. A fascinating and hilarious expose of corporate America. ==="Roger and Me" :: Michael Moore :: Film Screening=== JULY 15th Tuesday 6:30pm @ THE KALEIDE THEATRE (RMIT, Swanston St, Melbourne) Bookings ph. Marcus 9639 8622 :: entry $9 / $6 concession Presented by Green Left Weekly .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Annual Green Left Weekly Fiesta For a World without War
Join us at our annual: Green Left Weekly Global Fiesta "For a World without War" Sat. July 26, 7.00pm, Brunswick Town Hall, Brunswick celebrate the achievements of GLW and international freedom struggles with a night of global festivities to tantalise the body and mind! a healthy dose of politics, delicious banquet feast, tropical cocktails and explosive Latin dance rhythms with live band AZUCAR tickets: $35.00 (solidarity price), $25.00 waged, $15.00 concession for bookings call 9639 8622 (entry for band "AZUCAR" only: 9.30pm - $12.00 waged, $8.00 concession) -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: US Out of Iraq: end the occupation - PROTEST July 4
pass on to various lists Protest on US Independence Day US - out of Iraq: End the Occupation a.. end US occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq b.. No US attacks on Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria c.. Israel out of Palestine d.. Indepenence for Aceh Rally: Friday July 4 (US Independence Day) 5.30pm @ NIKE (cnr Swanston & Bourke St, City) call Allen on 0403 894 842 or 9639 8622 for more info endorsed: Darebin Anti War Group, Chilean Popular & Indigenous Network, BooksNotBombs, Socialist Alliance, CISLAC (Committees in Solidarity with Latin America and the Caribbean), ASAP (Action in Solidarity with Asia Pacific), Women for Peace Bush, Blair and Howard have used the lie of weapons of mass destruction to justify the illegal invasion of Iraq. Months down the track, Iraq is devastated, no weapons have been found, thousands of people have been killed and the US occupying forces have replaced Saddam Hussein as the new dictators. In an attempt to re-shape the world according to US imperialist interests, the Bush administration is violating and threatening the sovereignty and independence of Third world nations who refuse to be US puppets. As the US is celebrating their Independence Day, thousands of people around the globe languish under US domination.20 So join the protest against the US war on the Third World -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: urgent - community rally
SAVE THE INNER WESTERN REGION MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE! * * * MEDIA ALERT * * * MEDIA ALERT * * * MEDIA ALERT * * * June 03 2003 At a meeting at the now closed Inner Western Region Migrant Resource Centre (IWRMRC) in Footscray on June 2, local community members have called a protest rally against its closure for this Saturday, June 7, at 11:00 AM in the Nicholson St. Footscray Mall. The IWMRC was forced to close when the Federal government refused to advance $170 000 which was necessary for the centre to remain open until the end of the financial year. The government also refused to guarantee funding next year, meaning the centre was unable to get a loan from a bank. The staff at the centre were given 48 hours notice of the centre's closure on May 22. This comes after the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Gary Hardgraves, visited the centre in January 03 and praised it for the "impeccable" standards of service. Following from the May 28 public meeting attended by over 250 concerned community members, the meeting on June 2 called on the Federal government to keep the IWRMRC open, and for the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs to convene an open meeting for all migrant community organisations and members, so the government can explain their actions and hear the community's response. All concerned members of the community are encouraged to attend Saturday's protest, which will be the first step in an ongoing campaign to save this valuable community resource. Following the rally, the next campaign meeting will be held on Monday June 9. For information about the rally or the campaign, please phone Joe Montero on 0402 679 201. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: RALLY to Save the Inner West Migrant Resource Centre
please pass on to all lists and networks! Community Rally to Save the Inner Western Migrant Resource Centre! Saturday June 7, 11am Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray for more info call Joe on 0402 697 201 or Ben on 9332 8566 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Michael Moore film showing - "The Big One"
Green Left Weekly presents: Michael Moore's film "The Big One" "What would it take to have a couple of scenes removed from the movie?" -Lee Weinstein, NIKE Head of Public Relations in a call to Moore before "The Big One's" release June 10, Tuesday 6.30pm at Kaleide Theatre, RMIT, Swanston St, Melb for bookings call 9639 8622 $9/$6 conc entry - fundraisers for Australia's best radical newspaper, Green Left Weekly -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: GLOBALISE PEACE teach-in
[NEXT RALLY "BRING THE TROOPS HOME!" = SUNDAY APRIL 13 2PM Treasury Gardens on the corner of Flinders St. and Spring St. = March with the Books Not Bombs contingent from Treasury Gardens gathering at 1:30pm] GLOBALISE PEACE :: ANTI-WAR TEACH-IN Saturday April 5, 11am to 5:30pm Resistance Centre, 5th Floor 407 Swanston Street, Melbourne Organised by the Melbourne branch of Resistance - socialist youth organisation ALL WELCOME, no cost. PLENARY 1 >> War: who is it good for? 11am to 12:30pm Introduced by Claudia Quinell Why are the US Government and their allies so committed to waging war on Iraq despite massive, global opposition from ordinary people? What is their agenda? What does capitalism stand to gain from this fake "war on terrorism"? ISSUES GROUPS All run at the same time from 1pm to 2pm 1 >> All Nations are equal but . Introduced by Helen Slaney A history of the United Nations and the League of Nations. What has been the real nature and role of these bodies in international politics and war since the end of the First World War? 2 >> Clash of Fundamentalisms Introduced by Zoe Kenny Why have Britain and the US supported Israel's occupation of Palestine in the face of years of international condemnation? What is the real relationship between religion and politics in the Middle East? 3 >> Iraq today Introduced by Stephen Garvey Who is Saddam Hussein, what does he represent and where did he come from? Why are the Kurds and Shi'ites persecuted by Hussein's Ba' ath regime? How can a just and democratic society be built in Iraq? ORGANISING WORKSHOPS Both run at the same time from 2:30pm to 4pm 1 >> High School Run by Jess Melvin 2 >> University Run by Vivian Messimeris PLENARY 2 >> Confronting Empire 4:30pm to 5:30pm Introduced by Matt Rich The US, the ultimate "rogue state", is waging a campaign of terror in its pursuit of control over world resources (such as oil). How can this superpower be confronted? A discussion of strategies for the anti-war movement, the movement against corporate globalisation and liberation struggles in the Third World. If you have any Q's call Marcus Pabian on 0403 876 934. [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.resistance.org.au .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance Northcote anti-war public meeting
Socialist Alliance Public Forum Wed April 2nd 6:30pm Ruckers Bar and Grill 250 High St, Northcote "Where to for the US: from Iraq to Nth Korea" Speakers - Allen Jennings who will look at US interests in Latin America and the ongoing victories of the people of Veneuzuala against US interests. - Bill Hartley - long term Middle East peace activists will look at the history of the US in Iraq. Ph) 9486 5472 for more info All welcome! .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: VPN Vigil at State Library: 5.00pm - 8.00pm - starting
please forward this email to your friends and contacts join us at the daily anti war vigil until war starts: STATE LIBRARY: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Swanston Street, City (opposite Melbourne Central Station) . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Women's Voices against War - Women's Performance Night
Green Left Weekly presents: 'Women's Voices against the War' Join us at our annual GLW Women's performance nite celebrating the manifold talents of uppity women and feisty feminists. A night of music, poetry and comedy with a special performance from the wonderful "UKeLeLe LADIES", and the magnificent comedian Allysha Hawke and many moore!!! Saturday, March, 22, 8.00pm Barbukka 279 Smith St Fitzroy $12.00 or $7.00 conc. ALL WELCOME For more information and bookings contact : 9639 8622 or Rachel on 0403 798 420 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Fitzroy Rally for Peace - this Saturday
please forward No War on Iraq. No Australian Involvement Fitzroy Rally for Peace part of nation-wide local rallies As the US deadline for war draws closer be part of expressing your local community's opposition to war. 11am Saturday 15th (this Saturday) Corner of Brunswick and Kerr St for more information ph. Karen or Jody - 9639 8622 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Pilger's fim about Iraq
Tuesday, 11 March. 7.30pm Maribyrnong Anti-War Group film screening JOHN PILGER'S "Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq" "House of Fools" hotel, Nicholson St, Footscray (opposite VUT Nicholson St Campus) . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Women's Voices against War - Women's Performance Night
Green Left Weekly presents: 'Women's Voices against the War' Join us at our annual GLW Women's performance nite celebrating the manifold talents of uppity women and feisty feminists. A night of music, poetry and comedy Saturday, March, 22, 8.00pm=20 Barbukka 279 Smith St Fitzroy $12.00 or $7.00 conc. ALL WELCOME For more information and bookings contact : 9639 8622 or Rachel on 0403 798 420 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance International Women's Day dinner
The Socialist Alliance invites you to: International Women's Day Dinner and the Maribyrnong & Brimbank Council Election Launch: " Peace, Justice & Solidarity" - No War on Iraq enjoy an exquisite three course meal, live performance and brief toasts from our candidates and local activists Saturday, March 8, 7.00pm Church Hall, Hyde Street (next to Council Chambers) Footscray costs: $ 25.00 (solidarity price), $ 20.00 waged, $ 10.00 concession for more information and bookings contact: Linda on 9687 0789 or 0403 920 394 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Premiere of New Noam Chomsky film: Green Left Weekly
Green Left Weekly Fundraiser: Come to the Melbourne Premiere of: "NOAM CHOMSKY, Power and Terror in Our Times" -a film by John Junkerman. "Everyone's worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there's a really = easy way: stop participating in it" -Noam Chomsky. Thursday 27th February, 6.30pm for complementary Wine and cheese. Film = starts 7pm. Nova Cinema, 380 Lygon St, Carlton. Tickets $14.50/11.00 Bookings Essential. Please call Peter on 9639 8622, or 0422 075 904. Tickets available at 407 Swanston St, Level 5 (opp RMIT). -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Footscray Community Rally Against the War
Footscray Community Rally Against the War There will be a community rally in Footscray, this Saturday (February 22) Where: Footscray Mall, Nicholson St When: 11am. Saturday, 22 February. Speakers will include council election candidates from the Greens, ALP and Socialist Alliance and Iraqi feminist and pro-democracy activist Surma Hamid. The rally will include a "Return To Sender" of the government's "Terrorism Packs", reflecteing the view that this taxpayer funded pro-war propaganda is likely to be divisive in a community as culturally and religiously diverse as Footscray. The rally is organised by the Maribyrnong Anti-War Group which meets every Tuesday, 6.30pm at the Footscray Resistance Centre, 48 Leeds St (room 6, upstairs). For more information ring Tony Iltis on 9332 8566 or 9687 0789. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International Women's Day
Rally for Peace, Justice and Solidarity Saturday March 8, 1.00pm State Library, Melbourne ALL WELLCOME for more info call Vivian on 9639 8622/0403 924 409 or Nazra 0405 735 902 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: Maribyrnong anti war group formed
Maribyrnong anti war group formed. Meets every Tuesday 6:30pm at suite 6 48 Leeds St. Footscray. Ph. 9682-0789 Footscray rally against war in Iraq. Saturday 22nd February at 11am, Footsray mall. Speakers; Sylvie Leber Australian Greens, Justine Kamprad Socialist Alliance, Lincoln Hancock anti war activist. .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: No War on Iraq! No War on Civil Liberties!
Socialist Alliance is organising an important public meeting following the anti-war rallies this weekend, which draws the links between the Bush/Howard 'war on terror' and the attack on civil liberties by both federal and state governments. When? Monday February 17, 6.30pm Where? New Ballroom, Trades Hall Council, cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts Carlton Who? Rob Stary, Civil rights lawyer and reporesentative for John Thomas, Melbourne man currently detained in Pakistan on charges of 'terrorism'. Professor Lou Irving, Medical Association for the Prevention of War Karen Fletcher, former principal solicitor Prisoners' Legal Service (Brisbane ) and Socialist Alliance Gareth Stephenson, rank and file CFMEU activist Why? To get informed and activated in the campaign against war on Iraq and indefence of civil liberties .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International Women's Day 2003 - RALLY for Peace
please distribute widely through your networks and put in your activist calendar Melbourne International Women's Day 2003 Rally for Peace, Justice and Solidarity- NO War on Iraq, NO war on our communites! Saturday March 8, 1.00pm, State Library, City ALL WELCOME for more information on how to get involved or endorsements contact Nazra on 0405 735 902, Vivian on 9639 8622/0403 924 409 or Michelle on 9326 9622 (ext. 314) International Women's Day organising meetings are every Tuesday, 6.00pm, Level 3 meeting room, YWCA, 489 Elisabeth Street, City .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: city-wide March 5 organising meeting
MARCH 5 STUDENT STRIKE IN UNION WITH STUDENTS IN THE US To all interested activists, supporters of March 5 Student Strike, CITY-WIDE MARCH 5 ORGANISING MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 10TH 5PM TRADES HALL Campuses are continuing come on board the March 5 Student Strike and organising for the day is under way. This meeting has been called to organise the platform and march for the city convergence protest on March 5. High School students, young workers and unemployed and university students should all come to help shape this convergence protest. A proposed time for the convergence protest is 2pm to allow campuses and High School students to get there from all quarters of Melbourne. To discuss these details we need representation from all campuses invloved. In solidarity, Marcus Pabian Youth and Students Coalition Against War [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0403 876 934 office 9639 8622 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Carmen Lawrence supports March 5
CARMEN LAWRENCE supports March 5 Student Strike AGAINST WAR ON IRAQ! [endorse the strike contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]] A meeting of 850 people in Melbourne on Wednesday 29 discussed the reasons for opposition to the war on Iraq. Carmen Lawrence was one of the key note speakers, and spoke quite well. Encouraging people to take to the streets rather than asking Labor Premiers to write letters to John Howard. In question time I passed on the news of the 20-30 national organisations in the US who are organising a National Student Strike against Bush's war on Iraq on March 5. I mentioned the Youth and Students Coalition Against War plans for a joint strike against the war here on March 5. I asked Carmen Lawrence and Bishop Hilton Deakin if they would publicly support students striking here on March 5 in union with students in the US. They both expressed clear support for such an action. Carmen Lawrence said she thought it was a great idea and strongly supported students going on strike! The crowd at the meeting gave a loud applause in response. She has offered to help publicise it. To endorse the strike and get in contact with others organising it contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] In solidarity, Marcus Pabian Youth and Students Coalition Against War 0403 876 934 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Mike Moore - Bowling for Columbine: Film showing
Join us at the exclusive Preview Screening of Mike Moore's Latest Film: Bowling for Columbine when: Sunday 15 Dec, 5.00pm where: Kino Cinema - Collins Place on Collins Street price: $12.00/15.00 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL call: 9639 8622 a Green left Weekly Fundraiser -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance Unity Forum
join us at the Socialist Alliance Unity Forum: Fighting War and Racism - how to build a socialist movement Wed. Dec 11, 6.30pm RMIT Function Rooms (next to Kaleide Theatre), RMIT - Swanston Street entrance, City phone: 9639 8622 all welcome .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance Anti War speak out - Sat, Nov 23
No US/UN War on Iraq! No Australian Involvement! Taxpayers money for welfare not warfare! The Socialist Alliance invites you to join us on Saturday, Nov 23 at 11.00am at the Victoria Markets (Elisabeth Street entrance), City for a rally and speak out against a war on Iraq. Speakers will include Socialist Alliance candidate Arun Pradhan, anti-war activists and others (tbc) for more information contact: Margarita on 9639 8622 or 0438 869 790 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:leftlink@;vicnet.net.au Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:majordomo@;vicnet.net.au?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:majordomo@;vicnet.net.au?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: Public Anti War forum in Coburg - not happening
hi all on monday a forum in Coburg at the Anatolian Centre was wrongly advertised on this list. This forum is not taking place (as it took place last year!) and we want to apologiese for any inconvenience caused. in solidarity margarita w. - Original Message - From: "Melbourne Green Left" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 5:27 PM Subject: LL:DDV: Public Anti War forum in Coburg Behind the War forum: Corporate globalisation and the drive for war in the Middle East Tuesday Oct.30, 6.30pm organised by Turkish & Kurdish Human Rights Committee and the Democratic Socialst Party Anatolia Cultural Centre, 195 Sydney Rd, Coburg tel 9639 8622 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:leftlink@;vicnet.net.au Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:majordomo@;vicnet.net.au?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:majordomo@;vicnet.net.au?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Woody Guthrie story in song
Hard travelling: the Woody Guthry story in song He has inspired the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springstein and Billy Bragg. Woodrow Wilson Guthrie is often considered as the original folk hero - as early as the 1930's he was the first to use the folk ballad as a means of social protest. This informative and entertaining night will rediscover the songs and stories of Woody Guthrie - from the Dust Bowl Ballads, union and anti-fascist songs feature includes: Peter Hicks (Tasmanian folk legend) Melanie Shanahan (from Akasa) Vic. Trades Hall Choir October 31, Thursday 7.30pm Trades Hall Council (bar), crn Lygon st and Victoria st, Carlton $8.00/$5.00 (concession) for interviews, contact Peter Hicks on (h) 03 626 63010, (w) 03 626 48481 bookings, phone Margie 9639 8622 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Hard Travelling - the Woody Guthrie Story in Song
Hard Travelling - the Woody Guthrie Story in song an informative and entertaining night rediscovering the songs and stories of Woody Guthrie - from the Dust Bowl Ballads, union and anti-fascist songs. Acts include: Peter Hicks (Tasmania) Melanie Shanahan (Akasa) Victorian Trade Union Choir and more... $5.00/$8.00 (includes nibbles) Trades Hall Bar, cnr Lygon Street & Victoria Street, Carlton Thurs Oct 31st 7.30 proceeds go to Green left Weekly newspaper for bookings contact Margarita on 9639 8622 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: PEOPLE'S ENQUIRY - West Refugee Meeting
PEOPLE'S INQUIRY INTO MARIBYRNONG DETENTION CENTRE On Thursday 16th of May in Footscray's Inner West Migrant Resource Centre Hall, a people's inquiry into the detention centers will be held. Come along to a community meeting to examine the policy of mandatory detention and the realities of life inside Australia's detention centers including the Maribyrnong center located in the western suburbs. Featuring a panel of welfare workers, ex-detainees, and refugee rights activists. Speakers include Barbara Rogallo, a former nurse at Woomera, Wayne Lynch, a former counselor from Woomera, and Pamela Curr, the Greens refugee spokesperson who works closely with the Maribyrnong refugees. The Inquiry is of particular relevance to the community in the West because the West houses one of the detention centers at Maribrynong. More information about the conditions in detention centers will be made public at the meeting. Rogallo comments "`These are concentration camp conditions. We are calling people by a number and we are locking them up behind fences topped with razor wire. It reminded me of a Nazi concentration camp I visited in Czechoslovakia". Australia is the only country in the world to have mandatory detention. Wayne Lynch adds " I was personally traumatized by it and I decided I couldn't participate in such an atrocity any more." He understands the recent escape attempts, explaining that for detainees, escape or self-mutilation are the only way of exerting control over their lives. Lynch comments that he witnessed most detainees arriving in good health, robust and buoyant but by the end of their time in detention may were clinically depressed, suicidal and mutilating themselves. People's Inquiries are part of a long tradition of community action and involvement. Thursday 16th May, at 7pm at the Inner West region migrant resource center hall, 30a Pickett St, Footscray. Ph Jody on 0438 191 768 for more info -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Cultural Night with Ray Pereira & Nii Tettey Tetteh
Greenleft Weekly Cultural Night End Racism: Free the Refugees Featuring world music performers Ray Pereira & Nii Tettey Tetteh. Venue: The Church Hall Address: 10a Hyde St, Footscray Date: Friday March 22 Time 7.30pm Entry: $15 waged $10 conc. Drinks and Tapas available Ph 9687 0789 or 0438 191 768 for booking -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Maribyrnong Vigil, Sunday 3 March 11:30am
Refugee Action Collective - West Please note: Vigils at Maribrynong will be organised by RAC - West at 11.30am on the first Sunday of the month. Maribrynong Dentention Centre , Vigil Theme : Refugee Rights are Womens rights Where: Maribyrnong Detention Centre, Hampstead RD (Melways 27H10 - tram 82 from Footscray) When: Sunday March 3rd @ 11.30am What to bring: voices, placards, balloons and solidarity All refugee rights supporters are invited to a vigil on the Sunday prior to International Women's Day (IWD) to focus on the struggle of women refugees. Because of women's experience of persecution in many countries because of their sex, women make up a disproportionate number of refugees. Women refugees are both the victims of an inhumane refugee policy and sexism, compounding the difficulty of their lives. Show your solidarity in the lead to IWD (6pm Friday March 8th, City Square (crn Collins and Swanston )- All Welcome) For more info contact Tanya or Jody on 9687 0789 or 0438 191768 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance National Conference
The Socialist Alliance which was launched by nine socialist organisations in Australia in February will have its first national conference in Melbourne this weekend at Trades Hall. The Socialist Alliance will be standing candidates at the coming federal election. Socialist Alliance is committed to fighting neo-liberalism, whether introduced by Liberal or Labor governments. The Alliance is committed to campaigning for change on the streets, in the workplaces and on campus. Although we will field candidates, we do not believe that fundamental change will come through parliament. The Socialist Alliance conference will begin at 9am Saturay August 4 at Victorian Trades Hall, cnr Victoria Pde and Lygon Sts Carlton. All supporters of progressive politcs are welcome. Observers will pay $10/$5 conc. per day of attendance. The conference will stretch over the whole weekend, with fundraiser fr the Alliance at the Mission to Seafarers building at 717 Flinders St (just next to the Melbourne police centre) beginning at 8pm on Saturday Aug 4. Entry will be $7/$5 conc, and a full bar will be available. For more information about the conference call Graham 9639 8622 or David 9386 4815. Also visit the Socialist Alliance web-site www.socialist-alliance.org -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Launch of O3 to CHOGM Alliance
Join the S11, M1 and all anti-corporate activist in the launch of our latest project, the mass protest and blockade of the Commonwealth Business Forum on October 3-5. Date of Launch: Friday, August 10, 7.30pm Old Coucil Chambers, Trades Hall, corner Lygon and Victoria Streets. Speakers from the environment, anti-corporate, student, trade union and feminist movment will discuss the impact of corporate globalisation and need to oppose the agenda of the business elite. The Commonwealth Business Forum plays an essential role in setting economic policy for the Commonwealth Heads of Goverment Meetings and to pressure Third World countries into undemocratic trade deals. for further information on the launch and how you can get involved with the O3 alliance call: 9639 8622 or 9421 4439 cancel Third World debt! boycott the next WTO trade round! stop GATS! -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:REM: Indo conference bust public mtg
Dear comrades, ASIET (Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor)and AAWL (Australia Asia Worker Links) are co-sponsoring a public meeting to be held on Wednesday evening 11 July at 7.00pm in The Annexe, 2nd floor, Victorian Trades Hall Council. The discussion and analyses will cover the forcible dispersal of the INCREASE (Asia Pacific People's Solidarity Conference on Neoliberalism and Militarism) Conference in Indonesia last month, and events immediately after the conference. The speakers will be Tom O'Lincoln and Graham Matthews, who attended the conference, as well as Piergiorgio Moro. We are sure the discussion will be full of interest, so we ask you to advertise this public meeting in the short time available. Please feel free to relay this email to anyone you believe might be interested. Leaflets will be available at the Nike demonstration this coming Friday. I understand that there will be an open bar for drinks and coffee. Fraternally Mark Matcott AAWL -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
