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Category: Activism

Topics, posts, pages and resources relating to all things activism and campaigning in Australia.

School Strike for Climate has attracted many young people who are experiencing activism for the first time
Activism / Activist Training / Climate Justice / Direct Action / Facilitation / Resources

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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First Nations Resources

We cannot lessen the impacts of climate change if we do not learn from the mistakes of the past. Aboriginal and First Nations people must be centred in decision making. …

Nicola presenting at one of many training workshops
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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 …

Victoria Legal Support: A Black Lives Matter protest in Melbourne
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Victoria (VIC)

Melbourne is the best supported city in Australia in terms of activist movement infrastructure. So there are a lot of great sites and information for activists in Victoria. CounterAct supported …

Image of a "die in" in a mall in South Australia, with people in white on the ground and a lone woman in red standing
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South Australia (SA)

South Australia (SA) is a state with a proud history of protecting democratic freedoms. But up until the last five years, it had been quite quiet in terms of local …

People at a rally holding a banner saying “We pledge to protect the Reef”.
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Queensland (QLD)

Legal support links and resources for activists in Queensland (QLD). Our legal hand out for Queensland was updated in January 2024. “Supporting activists to engage in civil resistance and direct …

Mirarr Senior Traditional Owner, Yvonne Margarula leads protestors calling for a halt to Jabiluka mine, Oenpelli Highway, Kakadu National Park, NT, September 1998. Image by David Hancock.
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Northern Territory (NT)

The Northern Territory can be rough for many marginalised folks, including the significant population of Aboriginal people. Here are some legal resources for activists in the NT. “Organisation supporting social …

A group of people gathered at the Peoples Blockade in Newcastle 2023
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New South Wales (NSW)

Legals resources for activists in New South Wales (NSW), including police powers and your rights and responsibilities.

A protest at Parliament House in the Australian Capital Territory
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Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Legals resources specific to activists in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), including police powers and rights. CounterAct are experienced and passionate in planning and delivering high impact protests/campaigns.

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