A public forum being held 7:00 pm this Wednesday on the subject of what a carbon-constrained Australia might look like.
Lindsay Tanner MP (Shadow Minister for Finance Federal Member for Melbourne) will be addressing Labor's vision for the role of government in achieving 'deep cuts' to Australia's carbon emissions. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
What does a carbon-constrained Australia look like? - A community forum hosted by the ALP North Melbourne branch
When? Wednesday 26 September 7 - 8:30 pm
Where? North Melbourne Library Upstairs Meeting Room, 66 Errol St, North Melbourne (Melways ref: 2A, J10)
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
YCAN General Meeting, 19th
YCAN! General Meeting
Wednesday 19th September
6:30 pm
Kindness House
288 Brunswick St
Fitzroy.
All are welcome to attend and find out what we're up to and what we have planned.
We look forward to working together to create a sustainable community!
Wednesday 19th September
6:30 pm
Kindness House
288 Brunswick St
Fitzroy.
All are welcome to attend and find out what we're up to and what we have planned.
We look forward to working together to create a sustainable community!
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Upcoming events - Monday September 3rd
Kooyong Electorate Climate Change Forum
when : Monday 3 September, 7:30 p.m.
where : Hawthorn Town Hall
Hear the candidates for the federal electorate of Kooyong explain their climate change policies. Learn about the latest science and strategies on climate change and how to reduce your carbon footprint from Environment Victoria.
Opened by the Mayor of Boroondara.
Public question time included.
Gold coin donation. Enquiries contact: enquiries@lighterfootprints.org
Free public forum series - Balancing the scales with China
when : Monday, 3 September 2007 6.30pm – 9.00pm (Registration 6.00pm)
where : Howard Florey Institute, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre Corner Grattan Street & Royal Parade, University of Melbourne (enter via Gate 11, Royal Parade)
To ensure a seat please RSVP at [0423 113 385] or info@freechina.org.au
Hosted by Free China Inc. www.freechina.org.au
International experts discuss current issues that have global repercussions Australia and the world are looking to China with both excitement and fear. The Olympic Games have shone the spotlight onto China and inevitably, issues related to its human rights record, its political and economic systems. Foreign investment is boosting the Chinese economy with eager anticipation, yet the quality of consumer goods, increasing military buildup and unceasing reports of human rights abuses are among a range of growing concerns. The need to understand China, is becoming essential for all Australians. Join a panel of international experts who will present rare insights into contemporary China, offering ways to negotiate balanced, sustainable responses to change taking place there today and into the future. Speakers Include:The Hon. David Kilgour Esq., Former Canadian Cabinet minister and Crown ProsecutorDr Wang Juntao, political scientist and key Chinese pro-democracy figure Erping Zhang, Executive Director of the Association for Asian Research (USA) Dr Elliott Fan, Research Fellow, Australia National University
when : Monday 3 September, 7:30 p.m.
where : Hawthorn Town Hall
Hear the candidates for the federal electorate of Kooyong explain their climate change policies. Learn about the latest science and strategies on climate change and how to reduce your carbon footprint from Environment Victoria.
Opened by the Mayor of Boroondara.
Public question time included.
Gold coin donation. Enquiries contact: enquiries@lighterfootprints.org
Free public forum series - Balancing the scales with China
when : Monday, 3 September 2007 6.30pm – 9.00pm (Registration 6.00pm)
where : Howard Florey Institute, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre Corner Grattan Street & Royal Parade, University of Melbourne (enter via Gate 11, Royal Parade)
To ensure a seat please RSVP at [0423 113 385] or info@freechina.org.au
Hosted by Free China Inc. www.freechina.org.au
International experts discuss current issues that have global repercussions Australia and the world are looking to China with both excitement and fear. The Olympic Games have shone the spotlight onto China and inevitably, issues related to its human rights record, its political and economic systems. Foreign investment is boosting the Chinese economy with eager anticipation, yet the quality of consumer goods, increasing military buildup and unceasing reports of human rights abuses are among a range of growing concerns. The need to understand China, is becoming essential for all Australians. Join a panel of international experts who will present rare insights into contemporary China, offering ways to negotiate balanced, sustainable responses to change taking place there today and into the future. Speakers Include:The Hon. David Kilgour Esq., Former Canadian Cabinet minister and Crown ProsecutorDr Wang Juntao, political scientist and key Chinese pro-democracy figure Erping Zhang, Executive Director of the Association for Asian Research (USA) Dr Elliott Fan, Research Fellow, Australia National University
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