Public Action Forum Against Welfare Crackdown

The government is introducing two bills into parliament designed to dismantle our social security system.

We need to fight back.

Come to our free Public Action forum to join the struggle for a dignified social security system.

Speakers include:

Steve Jolly (Yarra City Councillor, Victorian Socialists)
Lisa Newman (CPSU, Deputy National President)
Sue Bolton (Moreland City Councillor, Socialist Alliance)
Father Bob Maguire (Father Bob Foundation)
Nina Springle MLC (Victorian Spokesperson for Employment and Industrial Relations, The Greens)
Spike Chiappalone (Homeless Persons Union)
Lara Watson (First Nations Working Alliance)
Amanda Smith (The Say No Seven)
Charmaine Crowe (Australian Council of Social Services, Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer)

In the second half of the event, we will be forming Public Action Groups on a range of issues, including:

– Homelessness
– Work For the Dole
– Employment Services System
– Community Development Program (CDP)
– Centrelink
– Cashless Welfare

More speakers and guests to be announced

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