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Sorry Day

BRISBANE — Around 2000 people walked across the Goodwill Bridge to a festival in Musgrave Park to mark National Sorry Day 2002 on May 26, condemning past governments’ forcible removal of Indigenous children from their parents.

Leading Aboriginal activist and author Sam Watson led the walk. He said it was critical that National Sorry Day continued and had non-indigenous people supporting it.

Occupiers face court

Forty six students escaped a criminal conviction on May 29 at the Melbourne Magistrates Court. They were among 70 who occupied the Melbourne University administration building in April last year, in a protest against Melbourne University Private. The students have been ordered to perform voluntary work for Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria. They must also apologise to Melbourne University staff, and thank the police for suggesting the diversion program.

Wearing politics on your sleeve.

PERTH — Murdoch University wore its politics on its sleeves on May 28, when Resistance organised a stunt action asking students and staff to wear a red armband in support of refugees’ rights. By lunch time the armbands were clearly visible on the arms of many lecturers, administration staff and students on campus.

Peace vigil for India and Pakistan

SYDNEY — A dozen peace activists held a vigil on May 29 in response to the threat of a nuclear war between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir. The vigil, organised by Friends of the Earth, People for Nuclear Disarmament and Australian Anti-Bases Coalition, began in front of the Indian consulate and then proceeded to the Pakistani consulate.

From Green Left Weekly, June 5, 2002.
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