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Issue No. 151 | 06 September 2002 |
Looking for the Light
Interview: Packing a Punch Bad Boss: Basher Takes Back Passage Unions: Five Star Shafting Economics: TINA � Rest In Peace International: Against Bush's "War on Terrorism" Environment: Saving the World History: A Radical Scribe Poetry: With A Little Help From My Friend Satire: Colonel Gaddafi Promotes Himself to General Review: Workplace Dictatorship
Grassroots Drives Safety Campaign Deloittes Curry Favour on Sub-Continent Rail Workers Buck Individual Contract Wage Bribe Bush Regenerators Weed Out Dodgy Deal Hairdresser Wins Fight For Wage Justice Cabin Crews Argue for �Safety in Numbers� �Slave Labour� In Insurance Industry Beattie Plods into Risky Territory
The Soapbox The Locker Room Week in Review Bosswatch Women
Charity Begins At Home
Labor Council of NSW |
News Activists Notebook
History Writes The Sydney Labour History Association is holding a free discussion on the subject of Writing Labour Biography, September 15, 2-5 pm, PSU HOUSE, Level 7, 191 Thomas Street, Sydney. Speakers include Harry Knowles, Peter Love, Professor Lyndall Ryan; their subjects include Edna and Jack Ryan, Frank Anstey. All welcome. For further information phone Julie on 9557 8097 **************** Refugee Council of Australia Public Forum
Business for Refugees? - considering the impact of refugee policy on the corporate sector
Speakers:
Neville Roach AO Chairman, Fujitsu Australia
Ouma Sananikone Managing Director, Products and Marketing, Sagitta Rothschild
Tony Hewson Manager, Human Resources, Burrangong Meat Processors, Young
& chaired by Julie Macken from the Australian Financial Review
Monday 9 September, 6pm The Doric Room, Sydney Masonic Centre, cnr Goldburn and Castlereagh St., Sydney.
RCOA's Members and Friends are also invited to attend our AGM which will be held at the same location from 4 p.m. - 5.30 p.m..
Regards, Cathy Preston-Thomas Settlement Policy Officer
Refugee Council of Australia: A Representative Voice for Refugees Tel: (02) 9660 5300 ********************** September 11: One Year On ======================= The Pluto Institute has organised a series of seminars in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney drawing upon a wide cross section of social and political commentators who will examine the impact of the events in the United States on Australia. What has been the impact on our immigration and multicultural policies? On our defence and foreign affairs? How do Australians now see themselves? This lively and provocative seminar series will begin in Canberra on September 10, Sydney on September 11 and Melbourne on September 26. Further details in the Events section following. It will be your opportunity to escape the television re-runs of the World Trade Centre tragedy. ============ Sydney Events ============ Wednesday September 10 6.00 - 8.00PM Berkelouw Books 70 Norton Street Leichhardt ============================= September 11: One Year After ============================= What has happened to our nation since then, including the war on terrorism, border protection and internal security? What about the impact on our immigration and multicultural policies? On our defence and foreign affairs? On how Australians see ourselves? Speakers include: Kevin Rudd MP, Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister (to be confirmed). Dr Helen Hill, Greg Barns, Rev Dorothy McMahon McRae Chair: Tom Morton ABC Radio National Background Briefing $10 and $5 Bookings: [email protected] ============= Canberra Events ============= Wednesday 28 August: 6.00PM to 8.00PM Vivaldi's Restaurant Australian National University
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