Illawarra Greens

Forwarded message from Arthur Rorris, South Coast Labour Council:
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Briefing by ANSTO Re: Transportation of Nuclear Material Through Port Kembla

I write to advise that their will be a briefing regarding the above matter
provided to the South Coast Labour Council by the Australian Nuclear Science
and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) at 6pm on Tuesday 3 March, 2009 at the
Wollongong Golf Club, 151 Corrimal St.

At the request of the Labour Council, ANSTO have agreed to a more public
format for the meeting to include media and concerned members of the
community so that there be an open engagement with the local community about
possible plans to transport nuclear material through Port Kembla.

Please circulate this notice to interested parties and individuals in the
region.

If you wish to attend please advise Elizabeth at our office on 0409 223 029
or by email on mail@sclc.com.au

28th February – Wollongong Against Corruption conference – Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow

28th February – NSW Greens direct action workshop for climate change – 9.30-4.00, 19 Eve St, Erskineville. Organised by Lee Rhiannon MP:

2009 is a crunch year for climate change campaigning.Instead of listening to community demands for real action on climate change, government leaders are facilitating massive growth of the coal industry.

We must act now. The momentum for peaceful direct action is growing. Come along to the workshop to skill up, meet people and prepare for a busy year of action on climate change.

A practical workshop on peaceful direct action including sessions on planning actions, legal rights, media for actions, group decision-making, role plays and story-telling from successful campaigns.

The workshop is free but registration is limited. Book early. RSVP to Linda Wilhelm at linda.wilhelm@parliament.nsw.gov.au or 9230 3551.

20-21st February – NSW Community Climate Summit, organised by the Nature Conservation Council, especially for non-specialists:
http://nccnsw.org.au/images/stories/nsw_climate_summit/email.gif

2nd February and 27th March - Human Rights training:
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre is again conducting training days on Human Rights, with a focus on the Australian context for the Federal government public consultation. The one-day workshop will help anyone who is interested in understanding and speaking out about human rights. It covers the principles underpinning human rights, international human rights systems, gaps in protection in Australia, models of protection and the debate for and against protection in Australia.
The cost for the training is $80. For more information email kaki@piac.asn.au To download the registration form, visit http://www.piac.asn.au/training/trainingcal06.html

2nd February – Next Illawarra Greens meeting – 7.00pm, Aids Council of NSW building, corner Kenny and Ellen Sts, Wollongong. Come and help plan some fundraiser, social, educational, action events for 2009 – ideas welcomed.

31st January to 3rd February – Australian Climate Action Summit and human chain around Parliament House in Canberra for the first sitting day of the year on 3rd February.
Contact Rowan or Theresa Huxtable to join in this event – ph 4226 7051, 0408 372 792. Also, see www.climatesummit.org.au