CANBERRA — Ali Kazak, head of the Palestinian delegation in Canberra, and James Crafti from the Socialist Alliance addressed an emergency rally on July 13 organised by Australians for Justice and Peace in Palestine. The protesters called for an end
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Sunday, August 6
No nuclear power, no uranium mining, troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan and no attack on Iran
Sydney
1pm rally at Hyde Park North for a march through the city. Ph Diane 0413 003 148
Brisbane
2pm rally at Queens Park.
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