When
Where
Footscray Town Hall
Hyde St & Napier St
Footscray VIC 3011
Australia
Why
On 17 February, Maribyrnong councillors will vote on whether to throw more security guards at entrenched inequality and hardship in Footscray.
New research from Footscray Community Response shows the security patrol program is making Footscray less safe, and discriminating against our friends and neighbours who are struggling due to mental distress, racism, homelessness and poverty.
We reject ‘securitisation’ and enforcement approaches; we want sustainable, effective strategies to address the root causes of suffering and inequality, not more punishment and surveillance.
Make sure you join us to hold councillors accountable at the Speak Out at 5:45pm on Tuesday 17 February at Footscray Town Hall. Speaker announcement coming soon! Bring placards!
For the latest updates, leaflets and posters check the FCR Speak-Out event.
Speakers
- Tom Ballard, comedian and Footscray local
- Gemma Cafarella, barrister and president of Liberty Victoria
- Simon M, local delegate for Renters & Housing Union (West)
- Emilie Owens, teacher and education researcher
- Oskar Martin (MC), Bundjalung and Kamilaroi socialist activist
Contact
Footscray Community Response
[email protected]
footscraycommunityresponse.net
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