When
Where
Box Factory Community Centre
59 Regent St
Tarntanya SA 5000
Australia
Why
Join the Labour History Society (South Australia) for a public meeting exploring the history and legacy of Timor-Leste's struggle for independence, followed by our 2026 Annual General Meeting.
From the Indonesian invasion of 1975 through decades of occupation and resistance, the East Timorese people fought an extraordinary struggle for self-determination. The campaign for independence inspired a powerful international solidarity movement, including in Australia, where trade unionists, activists and community organisations played an important role in supporting the Timorese cause.
Twenty-four years after independence, Timor-Leste continues to confront major political and economic challenges, including ongoing disputes with Australia over oil and gas resources in the Timor Sea. Our speakers will reflect on both the history of the independence struggle and the issues shaping Timor-Leste today.
Speakers: Andy Alcock and Sandra Dann.
At 3.30pm, immediately following the discussion, the Labour History Society (SA) will hold its Annual General Meeting. All executive positions will be declared vacant, and members are warmly encouraged to attend, nominate for the Executive, and help shape the Society's activities over the coming year.
- Box Factory Community Centre
- 59 Regent Street South, Adelaide
- Sunday 30 August 2026
- Public Meeting: 2.00–3.30pm
- AGM: 3.30–4.00pm
- Free event
Image: Students Association Executive and Social Action Poster, 1983, Richard Eves Collection (Noel Butlin Archives Centre)
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Contact
Labour History Society SA
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Getting to the centre
Walking: We’re only about 3 minutes' walk from Hurtle Square (Pulteney Street) along Halifax Street and about 5 minutes from Hutt Street along McLaren Street.
By Tram: Alight at Victoria Square, then walk up Angas Street, turning right into Pulteney Street to Hurtle Square. Turn left onto Halifax Street then second right into Regent Street (approximately ten minutes).
By Bus: Numerous buses go along Pulteney Street and Hutt Street.
The Free City Connector passes along Halifax Street (Stops H1 east-bound and S1 westbound) every 15 minutes in both directions. Routes 98A and 98C serve the free city and North Adelaide loop. Routes 99A and 99C serve the free city loop.