Socialist Alliance organising meeting
Thursday 5th February
Dinner 6pm, Meeting 6:30pm
225 Murray St Hobart Ph 6234 6397
Socialist Alliance branch meeting
Obama – what can we expect?
Thursday 12th Feb. Same times and place as above.
Big Florentine Rally this Saturday!
11am, 21km past Maydena, Gordon River Road
Bus and carpooling from 8:30am Cnr Weld and Macquarie Streets, South Hobart
Dear supporters of Still Wild Still Threatened and Tasmania's ancient and wild Southern Forests,
Destructive roading operations are still occuring as we speak in the Upper Florentine. Large scale logging operations will begin any day. The constant daily actions of forest defenders, and the strong support of the Tasmanian community has slowed roading operations and brought international attention to the devastation being wrought in this wild place.
Almost a thousand people have visited the Upper Florentine since roading operations commenced two weeks ago. We need to continue this strong demonstration by the Tasmanian community, and continue to pressure the state government to halt this taxpayer funded destruction.
For this reason, we ask you to come to the Upper Florentine on Saturday 31st January, and attend the Biggest Rally in the Florentine Ever! If you have attended previous events, haven't been able to make it, or have ever wanted to express a love of ancient forest and a desire to see the logging of ancient forest in Tasmania ended forever, we ask you to attend this rally.
A large contingent from northern Tasmania and some soon to be revealed speakers will be on hand to show their support. And if you want to spend a night (or a week) in this magical place, please bring food, a tent and some camping gear.
stillwildstillthreatened@gmail.com
Call Natalie 0407 249 589
Simple as ABCC? – Fabian society forum
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) was introduced by the Howard Government to reform the construction industry.
Given extraordinary powers of entry and investigation, the ABCC has forced union officials and workers into secret interrogations and taken away rights enjoyed by other working men and women. What precedent does the ABCC set for industrial law and for the union movement?
At the last Federal Election, the ALP pledged to scrap the ABCC in 2010. Is it that simple?
Friday 13 February 2009 • 1pm
Chaired by Senator Carol Brown
Featuring:
Tony Benson - CFMEU Secretary
Prof. George Williams - University of NSW
Conclusion by Duncan Kerr SC - Federal Member for Denison
The Johnnie Fox Room @ Irish Murphy's - Salamanca
Gold Coin entry • ALL WELCOME • Audience participation encouraged
For more information phone The Fabian Society (Tas Branch) - 03 6234 5255
Florentine events:
*Friday 13th February*
Festival launch:
"Be My Florentine Art Exhibition Opening" - 6pm
Be My Florentine Cabaret Show - 9pm
"Be my Florentine - Picnic in the Park"
*Saturday 14th February*
Free Community Event
Princes Park, Salamanca: 12pm - 6pm
Music, Speakers, Cabaret Acts, Stalls and more
Wear Red! Bring a Picnic and support protecting Tasmania's ancient southern forests.
"Be My Florentine - Music Extravaganza" 9pm.
A CONVERSATION WITH PETER CUNDAL AND BUCK EMBERG
Wednesday, 25 February 2009 at 7:30 PM
UTAS Annexe Theatre, UTAS School of Visual and Performing Arts, Launceston.
Prof Henry Reynolds in conversation with Peter Cundall and Buck Emberg. Living for a future - 21st century lessons from the Great Depression. How will we meet the 21st century challenges of global warming and the crisis of capitalism? History is a great teacher. Join in a conversation on sustainable living, drawing on experience in three continents of the Great Depression.
The registration link is here.
Thursday 5th February
Dinner 6pm, Meeting 6:30pm
225 Murray St Hobart Ph 6234 6397
Socialist Alliance branch meeting
Obama – what can we expect?
Thursday 12th Feb. Same times and place as above.
Big Florentine Rally this Saturday!
11am, 21km past Maydena, Gordon River Road
Bus and carpooling from 8:30am Cnr Weld and Macquarie Streets, South Hobart
Dear supporters of Still Wild Still Threatened and Tasmania's ancient and wild Southern Forests,
Destructive roading operations are still occuring as we speak in the Upper Florentine. Large scale logging operations will begin any day. The constant daily actions of forest defenders, and the strong support of the Tasmanian community has slowed roading operations and brought international attention to the devastation being wrought in this wild place.
Almost a thousand people have visited the Upper Florentine since roading operations commenced two weeks ago. We need to continue this strong demonstration by the Tasmanian community, and continue to pressure the state government to halt this taxpayer funded destruction.
For this reason, we ask you to come to the Upper Florentine on Saturday 31st January, and attend the Biggest Rally in the Florentine Ever! If you have attended previous events, haven't been able to make it, or have ever wanted to express a love of ancient forest and a desire to see the logging of ancient forest in Tasmania ended forever, we ask you to attend this rally.
A large contingent from northern Tasmania and some soon to be revealed speakers will be on hand to show their support. And if you want to spend a night (or a week) in this magical place, please bring food, a tent and some camping gear.
stillwildstillthreatened@gmail.com
Call Natalie 0407 249 589
Simple as ABCC? – Fabian society forum
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) was introduced by the Howard Government to reform the construction industry.
Given extraordinary powers of entry and investigation, the ABCC has forced union officials and workers into secret interrogations and taken away rights enjoyed by other working men and women. What precedent does the ABCC set for industrial law and for the union movement?
At the last Federal Election, the ALP pledged to scrap the ABCC in 2010. Is it that simple?
Friday 13 February 2009 • 1pm
Chaired by Senator Carol Brown
Featuring:
Tony Benson - CFMEU Secretary
Prof. George Williams - University of NSW
Conclusion by Duncan Kerr SC - Federal Member for Denison
The Johnnie Fox Room @ Irish Murphy's - Salamanca
Gold Coin entry • ALL WELCOME • Audience participation encouraged
For more information phone The Fabian Society (Tas Branch) - 03 6234 5255
Florentine events:
*Friday 13th February*
Festival launch:
"Be My Florentine Art Exhibition Opening" - 6pm
Be My Florentine Cabaret Show - 9pm
"Be my Florentine - Picnic in the Park"
*Saturday 14th February*
Free Community Event
Princes Park, Salamanca: 12pm - 6pm
Music, Speakers, Cabaret Acts, Stalls and more
Wear Red! Bring a Picnic and support protecting Tasmania's ancient southern forests.
"Be My Florentine - Music Extravaganza" 9pm.
A CONVERSATION WITH PETER CUNDAL AND BUCK EMBERG
Wednesday, 25 February 2009 at 7:30 PM
UTAS Annexe Theatre, UTAS School of Visual and Performing Arts, Launceston.
Prof Henry Reynolds in conversation with Peter Cundall and Buck Emberg. Living for a future - 21st century lessons from the Great Depression. How will we meet the 21st century challenges of global warming and the crisis of capitalism? History is a great teacher. Join in a conversation on sustainable living, drawing on experience in three continents of the Great Depression.
The registration link is here.
