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NewsActivists Notebook
A talk by a Blair Insider organised by the Fabian Socialists, a gig against Howard and fundraisers for West Sahara and the Robertson campaign are all on this week's activists' agenda. ***************** Blair's Britain : An Insider Speaks - Lessons For Labor
Michael Jacobs is the secretary of the British Fabian Society and a prominent New Labour identity. Hot on the heels of the British election he will be in Australia to meet with Labor frontbenchers to discuss policy direction particularly environmental policy.. His only public speaking engagement in Sydney is at: Place: The Function Room, Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 26. 6pm for 6.30 pm Charge: $10 for drinks and finger food. ( $6 : students and non-wage earners )
To assist catering please advise attendance . Email :
The talk will be followed by questions from the floor. About the Forum: As Blair wins another election the Australian Fabian Society has arranged this Forum to ask what is the secret of New Labor's success and where to now? Michael Jacobs discusses the state of British Labour and the Left in the UK - both philosophy and policy. What is "New Labour" ?
Does the Third Way exist and if so where did it go? What does Blair mean when he says his second term will be more 'radical' than the first? (This does not equal more left wing!) What will be the big debates on the left of centre in the UK over the next five years ? What are the lessons for the Australian Labor Party as it approaches a Federal Election? *************** Howards Gotta Go! Concert Friday June 15 MC: Phil Free 8 til late - Newtown RSL $10.00 waged/$7.00 unwaged This concert is being organized by Grayndler and Sydney Labor as a way to support our local bands, promote a sense of community & send John Howard a message that his days are numbered! ************ Saharan Action The Honourable Janelle Saffin MLC, President of the New South Wales Parliamentary Amnesty Group, cordially invites you and a guest to attend an "Evening in the Sahara" at NSW Parliament House. The night will include cocktails, surprises, and a rare exhibition and auction of photographs taken live at the Saharawi refugee camps. All monies raised will go to help the women and children whose rights continue to be violated in the Western Sahara. Special guest speaker will be Mr. Kamal Fadel, POLISARIO representative in Australia. He will be joined by: * Honourable Justice John Dowd AO, * Senator Lyn Allison Democrat Senator for Victoria, * Mr. David Raper, President of Amnesty International NSW Branch Wednesday June 20, 2001 6.00pm. for 6.30pm. The Jubilee Room, NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney Tickets - $45.00 Each (Please contact Tracy on the number below if concession is required) RSVP - Tel: (02) 9230-3306 Tracy Weiss or Margherita Tracanelli by Tuesday June 5, 2001 Please see attachment which is an example of the beautiful photographs by UK photographer Danielle Smith that will be auctioned ************* Two Wise Men Visit The Holy Grail On The Central Coast Trish Moran, ALP Candidate for Robertson invites you to an evening of wit & wisdom with The 2 Barrys - Jones & Cohen Legendary Australian quiz master and former Federal ALP Parliamentarian Barry Jones will join local veteran Labour Movement luminary Barry Cohen in an evening not to be missed. Both will share their views on a number of key issues facing the electorate as a Federal Election looms on the horizon. When: Wednesday June 13 2001 Time: 7.00pm Where: Central Coast Leagues Club, Auditorium, Dane Drive, Gosford. Cost:Tickets $40 for a 2 Course Dinner, Drinks at Club Prices Please send cheques to: Trish Moran Robertson Campaign Account, PO BOX 609 GOSFORD NSW 2250 RSVP date - Wednesday June 6 Phone: Joy 02 4362 1141; Kym 0243 65 0830; Tim 02 4341 0274
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   Interview: Balancing the BooksOpposition Finance spokesman Lindsay Tanner on bringing a Labor agenda to managing the nation�s finances. Compo: Undampened SpiritsDespite atrocious weather, building workers took to the streets this work over the carnage in their workplace. Mark Hebblewhite was there. Unions: Giving BloodLocal government workers are mounting a campaign to have leave to give blood donations recognised in their award. Women: A Checklist for Women Voters With a mountain of demands on Australian working women, the biggest question could well be which is the biggest? History: May Day MeditationMay Day has been and gone, but we thought Peter Linebaugh�s take on its meaning was worth reading on all the other days too. International: The Weeks of Living Dangerously The now almost inevitable fall of Indonesia�s President Abdurrahman Wahid could have drastic consequences for the increasingly militant working class movement in that country. Economics: No More Mr Nice GuyIn his new book, Steven Keen outlines why the public needs to know that economics is intellectually unsound. Satire: NZ to be DisbandedFollowing the successful disbanding of the armed forces the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, has unveiled a new bold plan to total disband the entire nation. Review: Action in the HouseWorkers Online�s Big Brother Addict argues the time has come for the contestant�s to take some industrial action.
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