Community events and announcements

September 2007

21 September 2007 - Crude: The Incredible Journey of Oil
A free educational film Screening of the acclaimed ABC documentary. 6pm at Padstow Progress Hall. Meet Greens Senator Kerry Nettle.

31 August 2007 - Sydney Film Premier: Constructing Fear
Australia's Secret Industrial Inquisition. the story of Australia's little known industrial watchdog, The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).

26 August 2007 - Concert for Cape York at Sydney Town Hall
A major musical and visual celebration of the extraordinary beauty of Cape York Peninsula, featuring a large symphony orchestra, inspiring speakers and stunning photographic projections.

31 July 2007 - Support National Tree Day
Please join us at Old Parliament House, Canberra, for a peaceful demonstration to make it clear to the Federal Government, in an election year, that the people of Australia overwhelmingly demand an end to wood chipping of our native forests.

12 July 2007 - Public Forum: Workchoices on Trial
A forum proudly supported by NSW Branch of the CFMEU (Construction & General Division). Organised by The Greens NSW

4 July 2007 - What have we traded away? A look at the AUSFTA Two years on
You are invited to a lunchtime seminar for activists, academics, journalists, community organisations, unions and interested members of the public to explore the impacts of the Australia/US Free Trade Agreement two years since the deal was ratified.

29 June 2007 - Young Greens Meeting
Young members of The Greens are invited to this first meeting of the new Young Greens group for New South Wales.

24 June 2007 - Climate Change Crisis Meeting
Come along to Marrickville Town Hall to this emergency public meeting to find out how you can help stop the Anvil Hill coal mine and put the brakes on dangerous climate change.

22 April 2007 - Rockin for Rights
Unions NSW presents Rockin for Rights, an extravaganza of Aussie rock talent committed to standing with the workers of Australia to overturn John Howards new industrial relations laws.
21 April 2007 - National day of protest for David Hicks
They've tried to silence David Hicks! No gag orders. No secret deals. Free David now!
4 April 2007 - Public Report Back: Greens Senator Kerry Nettle's visit to Palestine and Israel
Over January Kerry visited Palestine and Israel. She met with activists opposing the construction of the Apartheid wall, community leaders and politicians. Kerry will visit Bankstown to report on her trip. All welcome.

20 March 2007 - 20:03 Remembering the invasion of Iraq
The 20:03 initiative is an active commemoration of the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq on the 20th of March 2003.
15 March 2007 - Job Cuts = Service Cuts Rally
A rally organised as part of the Public Service Union's campaign to oppose public service job cuts by both Labor and Liberal/National Governments.
11 March 2007 - Migrant Women Workers - how are we coping in the 'new' workplace?
International Women's Day Forum in Lakemba which will discuss the first impact of the Federal Government's Industrial Relations Laws on the most vulnerable sections of the workforce, the unskilled, the young, women and migrant workers.

27 Feb 2007 - NSW Election: Greens LGBTI Community Consultation Forum
The Greens would like to hear your views on all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex issues.

10 Feb 2007 - The People's Occupation of the World's Biggest Coal Port
Newcastle Harbour will see a peaceful vigil and press conference at Horseshoe Beach, accompanying a colourful floating community demonstration against NSW coal expansion.

11 Feb 2007 - Community rally for planning democracy in NSW.
Communities outraged by NSW Government Planning decisions have declared this day as the 'Day of Reckoning' against the Iemma Government.

30 Nov 2006 - National Day of Union and Community Action
An event hosted by unions and broadcast around Australia
29 Nov 2006 - Rivers SOS Alliance presents: Rivers of Shame
A movie screening at the Parliament House Theatre that reveals the impact on rivers around NSW.
25 Nov 2006 - Festival for Peace
Benefit for victims of war in the Middle East. 1-6pm at Pioneer Park, Norton Street, Leichhardt.
19 Nov 2006 - Bankstown Greens 2007 State Election Campaign Launch
The Bankstown Greens will be launching their campaign for the for the 2007 State Election around the theme of 'Justice for our Community'.
17 Nov 2006 - Riverlands Public Meeting
This meeting will be held at the Milperra Public School hall to discuss a massive residential development proposed to be built on the banks of the Georges River.
17 Nov 2006 - Homeless Indian Guest Workers Fundraiser
Organised by the CFMEU Construction NSW Branch and the Your Rights at Work Campaign
7 Nov 2006 - Greens NSW 2007 State Election Campaign Launch
The launch of the state-wide campaign for the 2007 State Election.
1 Nov 2006 - Public Forum: Leave your human rights at the door
The workplace in Howard's Australia