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Category: Police

Resources relating to dealing with the police as an activist in Australia

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

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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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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 …

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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: …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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