Rally calls for peace, refugee rights

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The annual Palm Sunday peace rally took place in Brisbane on March 28, sponsored by the Rally for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament. The main themes of the rally were: Nuclear-free Australia; oppose climate change; no to uranium weapons; and safe havens for refugees.

About 150 people gathered in Brisbane Square. Anti-nuclear campaigner Pauline Rigby spoke on the danger of weapons derived from uranium. Andrew Bartlett, Greens candidate for the seat of Brisbane, spoke on the rights of asylum seekers.

The Combined Unions Choir entertained the rally, which was followed by a march through the city streets.

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