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21 September 2001 |
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NewsActivists Notebook
All the latest details on actions, workshops and conferences for anyone interested in labour politics. REFUGEES, GANGS AND RACIALISED PUNISHMENT Chris Sidoti - former Human Rights Commissioner Dorothy McCrae McMahon Paula Abood Marian Wilkinson Chaired by Julie McCrossin This seminar will bring together a number of commentators to address the underlying issues of race and punishment that have come to the forefront in public views about immigration, asylum seeking, gangs, law and order. With these issues looming large before the federal election, the seminar aims to contribute to public awareness on immigration and refugee issues and provide alternatives to current policies. When: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 6.00 - 8.00 PM Where: EASTERN AVENUE LECTURE THEATRE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Cost: $20/$10 unwaged Bookings essential: Phone: 9692 5111 or mailto:[email protected] or fax 96925192 or post to Pluto Press, Locked Bag 199, Annandale, NSW 2038 ************* MAKING AUSTRALIA A KNOWLEDGE NATION or "Everything you wanted to Know about Knowledge Nation and Were Afraid To Ask" Featuring Barry Jones and Senator Kate Lundy MC : Richard Fidler A Special Forum about Labor's Knowledge Nation plan sponsored by Pluto Press and the Australian Fabian Society. The Final word on "Knowledge Nation" : Barry Jones and Senator Kate Lundy give the definative statement on Labor's Policy, refute the critics and respond to questions. WHEN : Tuesday 2nd October 6pm for 6.30pm till 8.30pm Where: The Cato Conference Centre, Rooms 3 and 4, 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Price $20 and $10 for Fabian Society members and the unwaged Bookings essential: mailto:[email protected] or fax: (02) 96925111 or phone (02) 96925192 or post to Pluto Press, Locked Bag 199, Annandale, NSW 2038 ********************** Abolish Malaysia's Internal Security Act Briefings for unions and human rights groups Malaysia's draconian Internal Security Act (ISA), is a colonial-era law that allows detention without trial [up to 60 days] by the Malaysian Police, under the authority of the Home Minister. This law allows the police to interrogate the detainees prior to charging them in the court of law. In the past, detainees have been subject to beatings, sexual harassment and other forms of torture to obtain "confessions". On April 9 2001, 10 political opposition leaders and social activists were detained under the ISA. All were politically active in the last national election. Their political activity is considered a "threat to national security". Tian Chua, one of the detainees is a labour and human rights activist and Deputy Leader of the Justice Party. Since April, 4 have been released but 6 are being held in detention for a period of 2 years. Mabel Au Mei Po from AIM [Abolish Internal Security Act Movement] is currently in Australia. Come along and get an update on the campaign: � the ISA as a tool for political oppression � the international campaign for the release of the detainees and the abolition of the ISA.
For trade unions: Monday September 24 1pm NSW Labor Council, 377 Sussex St, Sydney For human rights groups and NGO'sTuesday September 25 5.30pm- Amnesty Internationa- lLevel 3, 55 Mountain St, Ultimo PUBLIC MEETING on the ISA Saturday September 29 12-1pm Guthrie Theatre [Room 6.3.28], University of Technology, Sydney [entrance off Harris St] For more information contact AIM [Sydney]: Lina Cabaero on 9559 5165 ***************** Phillipines Australia Union Link (PAUL) Annual General Meeting Monday 24th September, 2001 at 6pm, 1st Floor AMWU building 136 Chalmers Street Surry Hills Guest Speaker is Paul Quintos the Deputy Executive Director EILER and Education Officer of KMU Labor Center. Paul is a key worker in the education of KMU activists and the extension of the KMU organisation into the construction industry and the urban poor sector where employment is irregular. Educated at UP and the London School of Economics Paul is a former research associate at the National Economic Development Agency and an articulate advocate for the workers movement of the Phillipines. ***************** FairWear Action Our focus on David Jones' lack of support for the No Sweat Shop label continues this weekend at a David Jones store near you. Fair Wear supporters will again be taking to the streets distributing special perfume cards and information to consumers regarding DJ's failure to commit to the accountability measures of the No Sweat Shop label. Contact the Fair Wear office on (02) 9380 9091 or reply to this email to find out when your local store's action will be. ************* Free Trade or Fair Trade? Globalisation, Trade and Aid A political debate - Tuesday 9 th October, 6.00 - 8.30 pm Pitt St Uniting Church, 264 Pitt St, Sydney. Speakers: Representative of the Minister for Trade Senator Peter Cook ALP Shadow Minister for Trade Senator Vicki Bourne Australian Democrats Ms Kerry Nettle NSW Greens Senate Candidate Followed by questions and discussion Chair: The Rev. Dorothy McRae-McMahon writer and broadcaster Come and voice your concerns Sponsored by the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network and Oxfam Community Aid Abroad For more information contact Pat Ranald [email protected] or Margaret di Nicola [email protected] **************** Two Special Events Meet leaders from the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe 1. Democracy in Zimbabwe Thursday 27th September 2001 8 Edwards Bay Road balmoral 6:00 pm 8:30 pm Cost $30.00 per person RSVP Neville Mitchell (02) 9969 8350 2. Assault on the Rule of Law in Zimbabwe A discussion with the Movement for Democratic Change jointly sponsored by the ICJ and Society of Labor lawyers Friday September 28 2001, 4pm 6pm, Level 1, 338 Pitt St Sydney.
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   Interview: Exit InterviewMichael Costa looks back at his 14 years with the Labor Council to chart the highs, the lows and the bits in between. Parliament: Opening SalvoIn his Maiden Speech, delivered this week, Costa gave vent to his views on immigration, Marx, globalisation and mental health. Scandals: My Evil TwinCo-conspirator and 'intellectual soulmate' Mark Duffy recounts the legendary 'Leaked Paper' Affair and how its predictions soon came to pass. Politics: An Agent for ChangeFormer secretary Michael Easson argues that Costa was instrumental in redefining the factional balance in NSW in the wake of the Cold War. Review: The Thoughts of Chairman MCNeale Towart trawls the collected works of Michael Costa and looks at his love-hate affair with Marx. Factions: Kyoto SunsetNaomi Steer - the first left-winger to work at Labor Council in decades - recalls how she discovered the real Michael in a Karaoke lounge. History: A Proud TraditionFormer Premier Barrie Unsworth argues Costa enters Parliament as the best qualified Labor Council leader ever to make the transition. Psychology: The Man Behind the MaskCosta's predecessor Peter Sams argues that behind the bluff facade lay a loyal and caring friend. Seduction: Michael and MeChris Christodoulou recounts how Costa convinced him to cross the factional divide and take up residence in Sussex Street. Satire: Ode to LeonLong-time sparring partner, Peter Botsman submits this lyrical tribute to Costa's career.
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