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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>Dear Members</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>On Saturday there will be a
protest in Fremantle to oppose George Bush's Visit to Australia. I recieved this
email from the organisers of the protest earlier today. They are appealing for
support in their ongoing attempt to gain a march permit from the Police. I
thought members would be interested in supporting the right to protest and in
possibly attending the rally.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>In solidarity</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>Chris</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>Hi all,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>The fight for civil rights and
public space is on at APEC, obviously most intensely in Sydney. Here in Perth,
we are also having difficulties, and even after two weeks of negotiations with
the council and the Fremantle police, the organisers of the Saturday Fremantle
rally have still not been able to obtain a police permit to march, with the
police saying they’ll “judge it on the day” as to whether or not we can march.
The key reason cited for the refusal to date to formally issue a permit is being
justified by the fact that a march through Fremantle will disrupt traffic.
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>If you want to stand up for the
right to march, come along to the rally on Saturday, 12 noon Pioneer Park in
Fremantle – but also sign on to this letter (via email by replying to this
address or to <e_clancy123@<WBR>hotmail.com> and agreeing to add your
name). </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>On a more positive note, an
update for everyone that today 200 high school students walked out of class to
come into Perth and protest Bush and APEC, and held a very lively, energetic and
peaceful march and rally. Altogether almost 2000 high school students walked out
against Bush around the country with 500 each in Sydney and Melbourne, 300 in
Brisbane, 200 in Wollongong and other actions in Canberra, Adelaide and
Hobart.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>Hope to see everyone on
Saturday!</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN>For the
attention of the Fremantle Police.<BR><BR>Re: Stop Bush rally and march in
Fremantle<BR><BR></SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN>We would
like to urge the Fremantle police to formally issue a permit<BR>for the proposed
Stop Bush march scheduled to take place in Fremantle<BR>on Saturday September 8.
We understand that in negotiations with the<BR>protest organisers, the police
have indicated that they will "judge it<BR>on the day" as to whether or not the
march will go ahead and be<BR>provided with a police escort.<BR><BR>The march's
organisers have undertaken to organise and marshal the<BR>march, to ensure that
the march sticks to the proposed route and<BR>returns to Pioneer Park. Marshals
will be provided from trade unions<BR>and community groups.<BR><BR>In the
interest of ensuring that the rally participants are entitled<BR>to exercise
their democratic rights by holding a public peaceful political<BR>march, and in
avoiding a potentially confrontational situation, we<BR>call on the police to
issue a permit to march prior to this weekend.<BR><BR>Sincerely,<BR>The Hon Dr
Carmen Lawrence MP (Federal member for Fremantle).<BR><BR>Professor Ted Wilkes,
Curtin University. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN><BR>Professor Gavin
Mooney, WA Social Justice Network. <BR><BR>Darren Kavanagh, Occupational Health
and Safety adviser, CFMEU WA. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN><BR>Emma Clancy,
Stop Bush rally organiser. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN>* * * ADD YOUR NAME
HERE * * *</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>Stop Bush – Make Howard History
rally and march</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>12 noon Saturday September 8,
Pioneer Park, Fremantle</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>*Troops out of Iraq and
Afghanistan</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>*Stop global warming:
Renewables not uranium and coal</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN>*Defend workers’ rights; Scrap
Work Choices</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN>Ph Emma on 0432 333
806 for more information.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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