VENUE CHANGE: Counter-Terrorism At Home Meeting

This meeting is now at the Unite Office, 307 Willis Street.

MON, 8 December - 'Counter-terrorism at home: New legislation and the powers of security agencies in Aotearoa', a public discussion forum with Keith Locke, MP, researcher Nicky Hager and Mike Williams, Wellington Branch Maritime Union Secretary; they will be addressing the government's legislative agenda in passing the Terrorism Suppression Act, Counter-terrorism Bill, the Border Security Bill, and others, along with the extension of the powers of surveillance by various government agencies and the Maritime Union's campaign; 7pm to 9pm, Unite Office, 307 Willis Street. Organised by Peace Action Wellington.

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