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Category: Civil Disobedience

News and resources relating to civil disobedience. Includes civil disobedience actions Australia as well as resources for organising civil disobedience actions.

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Over and out – farewell to 12 years movement building, mischief & too many meetings

Our farewell message, fab wrap video, big thanks and some last thoughts

People gather in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during a rally in Karachi Pakistan Akhtar Soomro Reuters
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160+ days of brutality & beautiful resistance

Overview of genocide and struggle in Palestine with FAQ, comprehensive & cited references, challenges to Israel & Australian claims & inspiring global resistance

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Mass Actions

There are many aspects to running successful, safe, creative and inspiring mass actions. Examples of Mass Actions CounterAct has supported some of the largest civil disobedience events across the continent: …

Peoples Parliament by Nicola Paris
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During Action

During action describes the things you might want to consider ON THE DAY the action is taking place. These include logistics on the day as well as roles that need …

Two elderly activists hold a sign reading: Protest is vital to democracy
Civil Disobedience / Human Rights / Police / Protect Protest / Protest

Protect Protest

For over a decade, we worked on raising the profile of the increasing attacks on activists. We monitored repressive legislation, policing and other tactics used to silence dissent since our …

Police protect the Beeliar Wetlands from community determined to save it
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Beeliar Wetlands

The Beeliar Wetlands stretch 25 kilometres south of the Swan River in Western Australia. Beeliar was the name given to the area by the Aboriginal people that have lived in …

Nicola presenting at one of many training workshops
Civil Disobedience / Direct Action / Facilitation / Nonviolence / Resources / Strategy

Training

Building out this Training section is going to be a big project for us in the second half of 2024. We have scheduled a huge overhaul for this area of …

Police protect the Beeliar Wetlands from community determined to save it
Activism / Activist Training / Beeliar / Civil Disobedience / Direct Action / Legals / Police / Protest / Resources / Tools

Western Australia (WA)

In Western Australia (WA), we have seen a steep escalation in targeting of some protest groups. Police have been paying particular attention to climate activists. For this reason, if you …

Civil Disobedience / Direct Action / Fundraising / Media / Resources

Fundraising

Organising groups need resources – even if we are often volunteer run. Raising money for our work can often be difficult, both for personal values reasons, but also practically – …

School Strike for Climate has attracted many young people who are experiencing activism for the first time
Activism / Activist Training / Campaigns / Civil Disobedience / Human Rights / Issues / Media / Police / Protest / Social Media

First-time Activists

FIRST TIME ACTIVISTS – GOING TO YOUR FIRST PROTEST It can be both exciting and scary to go to your first protest – whether that is a rally of some …

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