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2020-06-02 01:32 pm

Australian Black Lives Matters Protests

If You're In Australia And Want To Support The Black Lives Matter Movement, Here Are All The Protests You Can Attend

Would not have thought buzzfeed would be the place to get this info, but apparently it is! Thanks to [personal profile] moonvoice for the link, which I haven't seen anywhere else.

(I won't be going myself but maybe it'll be useful for some of you)
sqbr: Asterix-like magnifying glass over Perth, Western Australia (australia 2)
2010-09-04 09:20 pm

Western Australia: at least we have nice beaches

Compulsory acquisition divides Broome

The Government's decision to compulsorily acquire the land near Broome for a $30 billion gas precinct has polarised the town.

Aboriginal and green groups say it is an outrageous decision and one that will galvanise opposition in the Kimberley, interstate and overseas.

The Broome Chamber of Commerce says it will be a boost for local business and ensure the town's long-term prosperity.


Higher appeal over transgender decision

Last year, the two, who were born female, won the right to be legally considered male even though they had not undergone surgery to remove their reproductive organs.

The state's Attorney General appealed against the decision, arguing it could mean a person could be legally male but still bear children.