Many groups are calling for a demonstration against racism : Melbourne Indymedia

From the newswire:

Many groups are calling for a demonstration against racism this Sunday, 12 noon at Town Hall.

Some of the responses to the rioting in Sydney suburbs:

The National Union of Students said: "Racism from some of the media and political leaders have whipped up fear and anger to lead to the disgraceful violence at Cronulla. This rally wants to show that people are fed up with this racist violence and that enough is enough."

The Australian Arabic Council (AAC) said: "For some time politicians and media commentators have been fanning the flames of racial tension and finger pointing. 'Middle Eastern appearance' despite years of campaigning by the AAC continues to be used by politicians and law enforcement agencies (especially in NSW)."

http://www.aac.org.au/

Resistance "condemns the Howard government's incitement of anti-Muslim racism that has fueled the events in Sydney. We call on the government to repeal all 'anti-terror laws', stop the scapegoating of Muslims and withdraw Australian troops from Iraq immediately."

http://www.resistance.org.au/

Socialist Alliance said: "By engineering a brutal police regime in multi-ethnic communities at the same time as Muslims are being blamed for so much - from a genetic predisposition to pack rape to a war of terror - it's no surprise that these riots occur in New South Wales given what the ALP government has dealt out these last few years."

http://www.socialist-alliance.org/

Fight Dem Back said: "A public gathering entitled 'We are all in this together', has been organised for 3pm on Sunday the 18th December at Belmore park, located 30 seconds walk from Central Station in the city. The purpose of this gathering is simply to promote cultural, religious, racial, ethnic harmony of all Australians."

http://www.fightdemback.com/

Justice Action today called for an end to racial segregation and ethnic clustering in NSW prisons, saying it is part of the official mindset that contributes to community division and racial tensions in the general community.

http://www.justiceaction.org.au/

Smash Racism!

Two gatherings are planned in Melbourne this Friday and Sunday in opposition to the racist attacks in Sydney. Be there!!
Friday 16th, 5pm Burke st Mall
Peace, Love, Unity rally Sunday 18th, 12pm, State Library.

http://melbourne.indymedia.org/index.php

Counter SMS campaigns erupt in Melbourne and Brisbane

An SMS message urging people to attend a nonviolent protest against racist violence is circulating widely in Melbourne.

http://melbourne.indymedia.org/news/2005/12/101794.php

Adelaide anti-racism protest on Friday, 4pm

Address: Friday, 16 Dec, 4pm @ Parliament House
15 Dec 2005

Meet this Friday, 4pm at Parliament House to protest the racist violence occuring in Sydney - and spreading to other cities.

Say no to Howard's Racism!
We will not be cowed or silenced!

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9758

Community Rally Against Racism

Community Rally Against Racism - 4pm Friday, December 16 - Wesley Church Cnr – Corner William St and Hay St, Perth...
Community Rally Against Racism

Details: Time: 4pm Friday, December 16
Venue: Wesley Church Cnr - Corner William St and Hay St, Perth.

http://www.perth.indymedia.org/index.php?action=newswire&parentview=15011

Australian state government prepares savage attack on democratic rights

Likewise, in the wake of the racial violence, there will be no public discussion or even the semblance of a parliamentary debate on Iemma's new legislation today. Having created the social and political climate that has led to the clashes in Sydney, the political establishment is rushing to exploit the situation to further its own right-wing "law and order" agenda.

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9748

Riot laws no solution to race hate

Key-'stoned' cops roamed the streets like block heads going in the wrong direction falling and stumbling all over the place like chooks with their heads cut off clearly proving that the authorities are powerless in the face of stupidity.

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9728

Government and media provocations spark racist violence on Sydney beaches

Both the Liberals and the Laborites are committed to implementing deeply unpopular right-wing economic reforms--exacerbating social inequality, eliminating job security, and driving down wages and living conditions. The two parties seek to deflect opposition to their agenda by fomenting racial divisions in order to channel the insecurity and disaffection felt by millions of ordinary people into deeply reactionary channels. At the most fundamental level, that is what caused Sunday's events.

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9723

Race Riot Nationalists spread to third Sydney suburb

The latest violence comes after a racially motivated pro-government right wing Nationalist media taking John HoWARd's lead, ended up in a riot at Cronulla Beach which saw several people of Middle Eastern appearance attacked. Shame HoWARd....Shame on you!

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9717

Malaysia urges Australia to confront

But by inviting john hoWARd along he'll get an opportunity to deal with the number one racist in the country. The root cause of the main problem. Besides the Aussie piss-heads that is!

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9727

The fascist crackdown

Alan Jones needs to be locked up in maximum security.

( Following a fair trial with due process )

If ever there was incitement to racist fascist violence deserving seven years Alan Jones just spent a week doing just that.

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9737

Thugs ruled the streets, and the mob sang Waltzing Matilda

Sometimes when a victim was cornered, the mob started singing Waltzing Matilda. Advance Australia Fair was similarly employed against obstructing police, and the usually good-natured "Aussie Aussie Aussie" chant in the mouths of the Cronulla crew assumed a menacing tone.

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9719

Cronulla race riot

The lifesavers asked for it!
The Mainscream Media asked for it!
The Police asked for it!
Then the community decided it was ok to be racist!

http://adelaide.indymedia.org/newswire/display_any/9715