Each month we publish a list of events, actions and rallies being held by the progressive movements across Australia.
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You can find out about upcoming and recorded SEARCH events here.
BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINE
5--20 October 2024
It’s time for The Big Ride for Palestine—Australia! For eight years in a row, people have got out and active to raise funds for Union Aid Abroad—APHEDA’s projects in Palestine.
From 5 -- 20 October, you can walk, run, or cycle to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, while raising funds to support the emergency aid efforts of our partner organisation, MA’AN Development Center.
Sign Up Here
This November, we’re coming together for a family-friendly Protestival in one of the most significant climate uprisings on the planet.
The People’s Blockade is shaping up to be THE BIGGEST disruptive climate protest in Australia’s history. And at the same time, it'll be one epic, inclusive and fun festival at the beach!
It's the event you don't want to miss.
Now is the time to come along to our National Online Information Session
WHAT: National Online Info Session
WHEN: Wednesday 2nd October, 6:00pm-7:15pm AEST
WHERE: Zoom (RSVP to get the Zoom link. It will be sent to you closer to the date for those registered)
JOSE RAMOS-HORTA
THE VALUE OF INDEPENDENCE
Lessons learned from Timor-Leste’s path to freedom
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
6pm, Tuesday 8th October, 2024
General Admission $19.50
Tickets available from the Sydney Opera House
The Australia Institute is delighted to announce that President José Ramos-Horta, the President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, is visiting Australia in October, as our guest. President Ramos-Horta has dedicated his life to fighting for Timorese freedom from oppression. He served as the exiled spokesman for the East Timorese resistance during the years of the Indonesian occupation (1975 to 1999). In 1996, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his advocacy of human rights and self-determination for the Timorese people.
Timor Leste is one of Australia’s closest neighbours and allies. However, many Australians are not aware of the history of Timor Leste, the Timorese fight for independence, or how the futures of our respective countries are intertwined. On the 25th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s historic vote for independence, following years of resistance against foreign occupation, President Ramos-Horta will reflect on the importance and fragility of national independence, and how the stability of the Asia-Pacific region relies
TIM THORNE'S GREATEST HITS
The late Tim Thorne, former President of SEARCH Foundation was also a highly regarded poet. His daughter Lucie Thorne has selected his GREATEST HITS: Poems 1968 - 2021 and the collection is being published by Puncher & Wattmann with launches in both Melbourne and in Launceston.
VIJAY PRASHAD'S REFLECTIONS ON CUBA
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2024 AT 7PM
ANTI-NUCLEAR PETITION
SIGN PETITION TO NSW Legislative Assembly
Sign at: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/ePetition-details.aspx?q=OxSB2zhFSfe1NmaY-37SjA
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
Preventative measures to protect the people of NSW from the long lasting toxic effects of nuclear radiation
The undersigned petitioners therefore ask the Legislative Assembly to pass legislation to ensure that there are:
(a) No nuclear submarine base(s) established in NSW
(b) No nuclear waste is stored or disposed of in NSW
(c) No visits of nuclear powered vessels, or nuclear weapons- capable vessels or aircraft, from any country, allowed in NSW ports or airfields
These measures are essential to prevent the people of NSW being exposed to the long term health risks of toxic radiation which can occur through exposure to nuclear waste or radiation from leaks or accidents associated with the nuclear reactors or nuclear weapons on visiting vessels or aircraft.
SIGN at: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/ePetition-details.aspx?q=OxSB2zhFSfe1NmaY-37SjA
Closing date: 31st October,2024
Please sign and spread among friends and family and work colleagues and your organisations as we are seeking many thousands of signatories to this petition Only NSW residents are eligible to sign.
Bevan Ramsden
For Mobilisation against AUKUS and War (MAAW) committee