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ADELAIDE GEARS UP FOR NATIONAL DAY OF COMMUNITY PROTEST
27 November 2006
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend upon Elder Park, and hundreds others in country venues around the state for this Thursday's national day of community protest against the Howard government's unfair industrial laws.
SA Unions Secretary, Janet Giles says South Australia will be part of what will be Australia's biggest ever simultaneous community protest, with a satellite broadcast linking more than 300 sites with the main rally at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
"This rally represents the next stage in the community campaign to change these laws, by changing the government", Ms Giles says.
"We have about 12 months until the next federal election to achieve that goal, and are focusing especially strongly on the three key marginal seats of Kingston, Makin and Wakefield. If we can win changes there, we can probably change the government", Ms Giles says.
Thursday's protest will highlight the impact of the new laws on workers, from unfair dismissals to pay cuts and stripping of working conditions.
"In order to change these unfair laws and give workers decent work rights and fair pay, we need to build community understanding that every vote is vital. We are hoping for a strong turnout on Thursday to send a clear message to the federal government that people are strongly opposed to its unfair laws."
"This is about being positive and recognising that individuals united together can make a difference. We hope to reinforce that sense of unity on Thursday. It will be a real community event, and we are urging people to bring their kids, as it is their futures at stake."
"Rod Quantock will MC the Adelaide event, and there will be plenty for families to see and do with bands and entertainers complementing a performance live from the MCG of the "working class man" himself, Jimmy Barnes."
Other South Australian rally locations are Bordertown, Millicent, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Naracoorte, Port Pirie, Berri, Roxby Downs, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Cleve, Kingscote, Leigh Creek, Ceduna, Kadina and Victor Harbor.
Community Protest Rally - Thursday November 30 from 8.00 am
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