The system is unfair -we demand change
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| 1st Occupy rebuild |
For 590 days City of Sydney Councillors did nothing. But when Liberal Councillor Christine "Eyes Wide Shut" Forster belatedly noticed that Occupy Sydney were feeding and supporting our Sydney Homeless community 24 hours a day with a zero funding base and doing so successfully the thought that the credibility her beloved parasite charities which get so much funding for so little value to their identified target constituencies being undermined was too much. Armed with a bevy of mainstream media mogul owned Talkback spindoctors and faux journalists who never let the truth get in the way of a good Mainstream political beatup Councillor Eyes Wide Shut was in her element. She could bash those Occupiers who dared with no resources to do 24 hours a day what her beloved funded charities which give politicians who do nothing such glowing endorsements do for as little as an hour a month. She could declare that Occupy was not a protest.The mere fact that the absurdity flowed from her Liberal endorsed tongue would give sure fire credibility and media regurgitation would make the illusion reality. Again the Conservatives would have effected a win for their patrons in the Corporate sector-in this case those who monetise the marginalised. And those pesky protesters who really should be working as wageslaves in a minimum wage job to drive profits for the fatcats who fund the party could be exposed for the frauds they really are- malcontents who pretend to find Corporate Greed distasteful.
Most Councillors luxuriated in the comfort of chambers to arrive at conclusions most would not have reached had they ventured out in the cold wet winter night as urged by Clr Linda Scott (Lab) to see for themselves the Sydney Homeless Community come out with Occupiers to support Occupy Sydney at the No Eviction barbecue.
The Liberal/Clover Moore Alliance attempts to impose their jaundiced picture on a paint by numbers canvas were somewhat stifled by magnificent efforts if the Stalwart Greens Councillor Irene Doutney and Labors Linda Scott. Two stark left jabs of reality from these
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Each year hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayers and donors funds are collected by the poverty industry in the name of homeless people.The same government and ngo organisations have for decades used the issue as a means to generate revenue. Revenues organisations and government departments have expanded massively. So has the problem as housing and associated costs become less affordable. 
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 | An inspired call by a regular Camp Walmadan participant has driven the formation of The Country in Crisis Convoy.
CONVOY LAUNCH & Fundraiser : Our ears will be pleasured on the evening by;
Mick Quinn & Rani's Fire https://www.facebook.com/ Who have kindly donated their time, effort and voices to this wonderful cause. Thank you for your support♥ Auction: Prime Signage Real Estate for your Message. Sponsors: Donate weekly fortnightly or once off St George Kimberley Calling Account # 431-518-717 BSB # 112--879 Bands/Acts/Entertainment: Mick Quinn and Rani's Fire Newtown TBA From 4pm til 9 Hey Folks WE WON, Woodside will no longer be building a massive gas hub at Walmadan. However there is a great big country still waiting to be saved, and now we know we can win. This convoy is now taking to the road to visit all those precious sites around our awesome country still threatened by greedy mining compaines. Major focus' will be on CSG, Uranium and saving the Burrup Peninsular from further damage, and fighting for it to be World Heritage listed. We leave to protect part of this ancient land first walked upon 130 million years ago by dinosaurs who left their prints, then walked upon, loved, cared for and respected for at least the last 40,000 yrs ago by the original inhabitants of this land, a history of culture, country and tradition that still lasts and is very strong amongst the Goolarabooloo people today. This is all under threat for short term gain. Woodside alongside their joint venture partners and the West Australian Govt are hell bent on destroying this legacy of our world's history for 5 decades of gas flow and a few billion $$ for their company shareholders and executives. By building the world's biggest gas hub right in the middle of Sacred Aboriginal Ground. NOT ON OUR WATCH!! The Campervan will be launched at a Special event in Newtown on April 17th from 4pm till late. All who come along will have the opportunity to leave a handprint and message on the van in support of the Goolarabooloo and their defence of their Ancestors ancient burial sites, and one of the last remaining Songlines in Australia. If you aren't up to speed on the Goolarabooloo or Songlines please ask. For those who can't make the event but would like to support you can deposit money into St George Kimberley Calling Account # 431-518-717 BSB # 112--879 Also putting a call out to any peeps who'd like to join me in this "CALL FROM COUNTRY" either in my van ( personal message me if you are keen, any petrol costs not covered by fund raising will be split evenly between 3 passengers), or if you have your own vehicle and are ready to go by 19/20th April, by all means lets cross this country together and kick some greedy corporate butt. Courtesy Jaxon Makes sure you get a copy of "Camp Walmadan" (A Guide To Country, Community and Culture) before you head off, it will help you understand your role on arrival and give you a greater understanding of what supporting the Goolarabooloo means. http:// reblogged from original post at http://countryincrisisconvoy.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/convoy-fundraiser-april-17-2013.html |
So here it is. The Stop T4 Rally and Street Parade is this Saturday. To make it a huge success we need you ! We really hope you’ll be there on Saturday and that you’re bringing your family and all of your friends. It’ll be loads of fun and a great opportunity to hang out with awesome people but in terms of its persuasive power, it’s the sheer number of people in attendance that will make a difference. Your presence on Saturday will put pressure on key decision makers. Come and be counted. The rally follows the release of the 'Coal Dust in our Suburbs' report. The report shows houses in Newcastle and the Lower Hunter are exposed to particle pollution levels well above the national standard and high enough to cause asthma, respiratory and cardiovascular impairment, hospital admissions and premature death. If approved, T4 will be a public health nightmare. The rally will call on the NSW Government to reject T4 because of the unacceptable risks T4 poses for community and environmental health. Your support has already made a difference and together we can stop T4.
See you on Saturday - 10am, Customs House Newcastle!
Hunter Community Environment Centre
On behalf of
the Coal Terminal Action Group www.hcec.org.au 'Coal Dust in Our Suburbs' report
Recent developments People may know that that decision came down on 27 February. The decision was not the favourable decision for our case (found for the Council in that case). On the same day the High Court released its decision on another case, the "Monis" case, that also considered the extent of the right to freedom of political communication. The court was evenly split so the previous decision of the lower court was upheld, being that Monis' appeal was unsuccessful: Monis unsuccessfully appealed charges against him on the basis that the law under which he was charged was not compatible with the implied right to freedom of political communication. Essentially, the High Court decisions are not immediately helpful to our case as both decisions did not amount to an expanded view of the implied right to the freedom of political communication. However, there are also numerous parts of the decisions that the Judge in our case may accept as relevant and supportive to our case. People may be interested in these links to commentary on the two cases: - http://www.hrlc.org.au/high-court-decision-highlights-lack-of-protections-for-free-speech http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lawreport/freedom-of-speech-in-australia/4557962 - http://humanrights.gov.au/legal/publications/2013-casenote-freedom-expression.html Links to the full decisions: - http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2013/3.html - http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2013/4.html Developments with the OS case The Judge in the OS Fed Crt case, Katzmann J, invited the lawyers to make further submissions regarding our arguments in respect of the two High Court decisions. The lawyers have been working to make submissions to highlight the parts of the decisions that are helpful to our case, and to respond to parts of the decisions that may not be so helpful. The lawyers will make these submissions by today 15 March 2013. The Council will then respond by 29 March 2013. The Judge will consider the submissions and then hand down her decision at some point. Regarding the charges in the Local Court The Fed Crt case decision will not likely be before 4 APRIL 2013 when the 14 people with outstanding charges from OS will be back in the Downing Centre Local Court. If the decision is not handed down before 4 April 2013, as per before, unless anyone changes their mind about this strategy, the lawyers for the 14 people will ask for the matters to be postponed once more until after the decision comes out (as the Fed Crt decision will likely affect the charges in the Local Court). It is likely that the court and police will agree given that the Fed Crt decision should come out sooner rather than later, and given the numerous postponements to date. If the decision is made before 4 April 2013, Ramy, Eamonn and I will contact the 14 people regarding the decision and to discuss what people would like to do on 4 April. We offer our continuing commitment to offering and facilitating legal support and solidarity as best we can.
To contact the Occupy Sydney Legals team please email occupysydney@gmail.com for contact nos
