Global Day Of Action Against Occupation Of Iraq

Global Day Of Action Against The Occupation Of Iraq

One year on since the illegal invasion - join demonstrations for Iraqi freedom across every continent. Protests are planned for over 50 countries around the world, including across Australia. (For more on the actions around the world check out www.unitedforpeace.org or www.stopwar.org.uk)

Sydney 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 20 Assemble @ Hyde Park North. March through the city back to Hyde Park SPEAKERS include: John Pilger, Andrew Wilkie, Greens Senator Kerry Nettle, Palestinian activist Saif Abu Keshek, Judy Davis, Susan Price - NTEU, Muslim Women's Association. Music by: MC Wire, Urban Guerillas. Organised by Stop the War Coalition. Tel: Ph 0408 321 327, 0419 135 019, 0413 859 060. www.stopwarcoalition.org

Melbourne 1pm Saturday March 20, State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne. Speakers include: Terry Hicks father of David Hicks, Bilal Cleeland. March from State Library to Treasury Gardens. Organised by Victorian Peace Network. Tel: 9659 3582. www.vicpeace.org

Brisbane Saturday, March 20, 1pm. Roma Street Forum, City. Speakers include Carmen Lawrence, Sam Watson, Ali Kazak. SAM WATSON Organised by Qld Peace Network. Tel: 3324 8459 or 3831 2644. http://www.qldpeace.org/

Hobart Saturday March 20, 12 noon. Gather at Franklin Square for march to Parliament House lawns for rally. Speakers include: Greens Senator Bob Brown, Kamala Emanuel, Claire O'Halloran. Organised by Hobart Peace Coalition. Tel: 6223 1172. www.peacetasmania.org

Canberra Saturday, March 20, 11am. Petrie Plaza, Civic. Organised by ACT Network Opposing War. Tel: 0405 309 283. www.actnow.canberra.net.au

Perth Satuday March 20, 12 noon. Perth Esplanade, cnr Barrack St & The Esplanade. Organised by NoWar Alliance. Tel: 9218 9608.

Darwin Saturday Mar 20, 10am. Rally. Raintree Park. Organised by No War. Tel: 8981 4714.

Lismore, NSW Saturday, March 20, 10am. Magellan St, Lismore. Organised By No War. Tel: 02 6622 2862.

Wollongong Join the peace train to Sydney protest. Saturday, March 20, 9.30am (for 9.40am train). Wollongong stn. Tel: 0423 339 696.

Armidale International day of action against occupation of Iraq. Saturday Mar 20, 11.30am. In front of court house, Armidale. Organised by Uni of New England Community Group for Peace & Freedom.

Adelaide (on March 21st) Sunday March 21st, 2pm, Assemble for a rally @ Parliament House Speakers include: Andrew Wilkie. Organised by NOWAR SA Tel: 0414 773 918. www.nowar-sa.net

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