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Wednesday, 19 November 2008
***BREAKING NEWS***
David Hicks has chosen to break his silence by speaking directly to GetUp members - watch his video message to you here.
Help to write a new chapter in Australia's history by urging the Government to call an independent review of our anti-terrorism laws and a watchdog to monitor their use and neccessity by signing the petition now.
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Sieze this chance to start a new era by joining GetUp's Anti-Terrible Laws campaign.
Help to write a new chapter in Australia's history by urging the Government to call an independent review of our anti-terrorism laws and a watchdog to monitor their use and neccessity by signing the petition now.
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Monday, 17 November 2008
The plans to remove Indigenous language from bilingual schools in the Northern Territory have been met with fierce opposition and claims of ill-advised and inappropriate policy from Australia's Race Discrimination Commission Tom Calma.
Despite research showing that teaching with a focus on traditional language improves eduaction rates, the NT Government has announced its plans to go ahead with compulsory teaching in English for half the school day from next year. There are worries about the lack of consultation on this matter in line with those measure used to implement the NT Intervention last year.
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Friday, 14 November 2008
Walk Against Warming this weekend!
Join thousands of Australians to walk against warming this weekend and show the Prime Minister that we demand strong action on climate change now.
In the next few weeks Kevin Rudd PM will announce his targets to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, only a huge push from the wider community will show him that strong targets are needed to reduce the effects of climate change.
Don't forget to add your name to over 115,000 signatures and show that We're Up For It.
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Wednesday, 12 November 2008
The Independent Senator, Nick Xenophon has outlined that he will block Federal Government's plan to reinstate the permit system for Northern Territory Aboriginal communities, forcing the Rudd Government to postpone debate on the bill in Senate.
Despite overwhelming support for the permit system from Aboriginal communities and little evidence to show that its removal has improved the situation in Aboriginal communities, the Senator has stated his lack of support but that he 'may be persuaded to change his mind'.
See GetUp's campaign to Roll Back, Not Roll Out.
