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Category: Direct Action

Resources, case studies and news relating to direct action in Australia.

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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

a colour picture of diverse group of people saying 1 in 10 covid infections = long covid
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Covid is Calling

AN OPEN CALL TO THE LEFT AND THOSE WHO CARE We need to do better on Covid. All of us. We will look back on this time in history and …

Image of a creative Vote Nuclear Free banner.
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Federal Legal Resources

Most legal situations activists face are covered under state legislation in Australia. However, there are a number of facilities and activities that are covered by federal legislation. This includes digital …

Activists in Tasmania discuss issue with Police
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Tasmania (TAS)

There is a long history of direct action in Tasmania. Many activists from across the state, continent and even from overseas have stood among the tall trees to defend them. …

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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: …

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 …

School Strike for Climate has attracted many young people who are experiencing activism for the first time
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Practical Climate Justice

One discussion we have been encouraging at workshops is asking people “What does climate justice look like on the ground?” or in part of everyday life. What are some practical …

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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
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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 …

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