Socialist prosecuted anti-war leafletting

June 18, 2003
Issue 
542

BY GRAHAM MATTHEWS

MELBOURNE — On June 17, a left-wing activist will appear in the Sunshine Magistrates Court accused of illegally distributing leaflets.

Socialist Alliance member Tony Iltis has been charged with handing out leaflets at the Footscray railway station advertising the February 14 No War on Iraq rally (which a quarter of a million people attended) and attempting to sell copies of Green Left Weekly. According to police, this is prohibited under Clause 325 of the transport regulations.

The Melbourne western suburbs Socialist Alliance branch will be running a campaign against the prosecution of Iltis and restrictions on free speech outside railway stations and supermarkets in the area and the privatisation of public space.

From Green Left Weekly, June 18, 2003.
Visit the Green Left Weekly home page.

If you like our work, become a supporter

Green Left is a vital social-change project and aims to make all content available online, without paywalls. With no corporate sponsors or advertising, we rely on support and donations from readers like you.

For just $5 per month get the Green Left digital edition in your inbox each week. For $10 per month get the above and the print edition delivered to your door. You can also add a donation to your support by choosing the solidarity option of $20 per month.

Freecall now on 1800 634 206 or follow the support link below to make a secure supporter payment or donation online.