Genocide Protest at Parliament House

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When

to

Where

Parliament House
Parliament Dr
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Why

Blak independent Senator Lidia Thorpe's Private Senator's Bill which seeks to remove the Attorney-General's fiat — a veto power which currently blocks the prosecution of Genocide in this country — will be debated  on Thursday 28th November.

During the debate, there will be a protest happening outside Parliament House to draw attention to the injustice (and irony) of debating whether Genocide should be freely prosecuted in the so-called democracy of Australia.

Runsheet:

  • 09.00am - Watch parliamentary debate on the bill on livestream
  • 10.30am - Protest rally starts on Parliament House lawn
  • 12.30 - Connect with community and network. 

Speakers include:

  • Aunty Barbara Flick, a Yuwaalaayi, Gamilaraay and Bigambul woman who has staunchly fought for the rights of First Peoples for over 50 years.
  • Uncle Jim Everett, a plangermairreenner man from lutriwita (Tasmania). Today, at 82 years young, he is a staunch example of what it means to stand firm in your Sovereignty against the colonial Genocide inflicted upon our sacred lands.

See you there.

To get on bus from Sydney reserve your spot with Humanitix.

My Genocide Private Members Bill.

Contact

Senator Lidia Thorpe
[email protected]
lidiathorpe.com
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