Resistance briefs

Perth film showing

By Claudia Fuentes Beltran

PERTH — More than 25 people attended a showing of Indonesia in Revolt: democracy or death at Murdoch University on May 18. Students were stunned by the power of the film and wanted to know how they could support the democracy movement. The film lets viewers see the courage and determination of Indonesian students and trade unionists as they fight for democracy, a perspective establishment media refuse to present.

High school tour

By Ruth Ratcliffe

BRISBANE — On May 20, a grade 10 geography class from Aquinas Catholic College visited the Resistance Centre. The class will be studying "developing" countries next term. They listened to a talk by Resistance member Dave Lafferty on the development of imperialism. Afterwards, the students discussed the causes of poverty, the close relationship between the Indonesian and Australian governments, the future of East Timor, and the role of Resistance and the Democratic Socialist Party in the solidarity movement with Indonesia and East Timor.

Adelaide rocks against the regime

By Marie Oldman

ADELAIDE — On May 16, Resistance organised a benefit gig to raise money for the campaign in solidarity with freedom for East Timor and democracy in Indonesia. More than 120 people heard bands White Collar Carousel, Monte, Kudos and Ricochet. Resistance activist Lisa Lines encouraged those attending to get active in the campaign in solidarity with the people of East Timor and Indonesia.

From GLW issue 363