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WednesdayMay 20 2026The dangerous world of AUKUS and US military occupationWebsite
National Webinar, 20th May, 2026, 6.30pm AEST
The dangerous world of AUKUS and US military occupation
Confronting laws restricting/suppressing protest speech and action
Speakers: Sen.Rex Patrick, Lawyer Nick Hanna, Arthur Rorris, Jorgen Doyle, Sen David Shoebbridge, Facilitator Kelley Tranter.
A new Federal Police unit has been created to intimidate and deter protesting demonstrations against AUKUS.
The AUKUS AFP Command has been established under the Australian Federal Police (AFP), in conjunction with the Department of Defence. The AUKUS AFP Command’s powers cover the security of AUKUS operations, extending to wider US military activity elsewhere. Its activities are of considerable concern since among its roles is “Public Order Management” listing of “munitions” which include tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and real firearms.
Is this the Australia we want for ourselves, our children and the world?
Since 2003 and 9/11 a raft of laws have been passed by successive Australian governments attacking our civil and democratic rights, including freedom of speech and political protest. Some of these laws have been used against the environment movement.
More laws have been passed recently aimed at suppressing the huge upsurge of outrage against Israel’s genocide in Gaza, including draconian anti-protest laws in several states, and “hate laws” by the Federal Government.
More widely, protests are arising from concern with the huge diversion of public money for the AUKUS war pact and its nuclear submarines away from urgent social needs including the climate crisis. Communities and environmentalists are concerned with nuclear exposures. There is growing opposition to AUKUS embedding Australia in another US-led war, possibly a nuclear war.
These public concerns extend to the increasing US military footprint across Australia, enabled by the 2014 Force Posture Agreement.
Join this webinar, ask questions, discuss action.
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SaturdayMay 23 2026TRANSGENRE Volume III (All Ages)Website
TRANSGENRE – the largest grassroots initiative celebrating trans and non-binary voices in Australian music – is making its South Australian debut with TRANSGENRE Volume III. Free and all-ages, the festival’s biggest edition yet features a STACKED lineup of local icons!
SUNSICK DAISY
OSCAR THE WILD
PLACEMENT
STORMY-LOU
PITY LIPS
EMERAULD
PEARLY STARS
KILLED BY CUPID
THEMPATH
CYBERFAE
On top of all that, TRANSGENRE Volume III will feature stalls hosted by queer and trans artists/makers, a community resource hub, all the merch you could ever dream of, and a licensed bar and kitchen!
Proudly presented by Feast Festival, and supported by the Department of Human Services.
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ThursdayMay 28 2026'All In' with Uncle Moogy and Aunty ElaineWebsite
Join us for Reconciliation Week 2026, themed “All In”—a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation, every single day.
The Mitcham Library Service is honoured to welcome Uncle Moogy (Major Lancelot Sumner), a senior Kaurna-Ngarrindjeri Elder from the Coorong, and Aunty Elaine (Munartu) Magias, a proud Kaurna–Narangga woman, for an evening of deep cultural reflection, storytelling, and truth-telling.
Across one powerful night, Uncle Moogy and Aunty Elaine generously shared their personal journeys, cultural knowledge, and perspectives on Aboriginal culture, community, sharing, and working together. Though each carries different lived experiences of the Stolen Generations, they came together in a spirit of strength, generosity, and healing—offering attendees a rare opportunity to listen deeply, learn, and reflect.
The evening explored:
the importance of truth-telling in understanding Australia’s shared history the resilience and cultural continuity of First Nations communities personal stories of survival, identity, and connection to Country ways communities can walk together towards respect, understanding, and reconciliationThis event provided a significant and meaningful opportunity to hear from two respected cultural leaders whose voices continue to shape reconciliation efforts across South Australia. Their honesty, wisdom, and cultural leadership offered a strong foundation for ongoing community healing and shared understanding.