Australia's Campaign for Burma

Brisbane

Date: Sunday October 7
Location: St Mary’s Catholic Church South Brisbane

St Mary’s Catholic Church South Brisbane hosted a public meeting in support of the pro-democracy movement in Burma on Sunday, October 7. The gathering was the third in a series of events held in Brisbane since Friday. Despite the heat, the late morning gathering attracted more than two hundred people including members of Brisbane’s Burmese community and representatives from Buddhist groups. They were joined by parishioners from St Mary’s, representatives of political parties and support groups, many wearing red clothing in solidarity with the colours of the Burmese monks robes.

Date: Friday October 5
Location: Queens Park in the Brisbane CBD

Brisbane rally in support of Burma peace
Members of the Burmese community and peace activists will rally in Brisbane on Friday afternoon in support of democracy in Burma.

Burmese authorities have crushed a peaceful pro-democracy uprising led by Buddhist monks, with at least 13 people reported killed and more than 2,000 arrested.

A group of protesters will march from Queens Park in the CBD at 12.30pm (AEST) on Friday to the Chinese consulate, where letters will be handed to the consul and a representative of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Date: Friday September 28th
Location: Brisbane City Square

Jim McIlroy reports from Brisbane that 50 people participated in a rally, called at a day’s notice, in in the Brisbane Square on September 28 to support democracy in Burma.

Sam Watson, Indigenous activist and Socialist Alliance candidate for the Senate, told the protesters: “The
Burmese people need our support for their demand for democratic rights. We have our chance to send a clear
message to these military demagogues in Burma that they must stop the repression.

“We also need to send a clear message to our political leaders in this country that they must stop
supporting this brutal regime.

The rally was also addressed by Don Sinnamon, Australian Democrats candidate for the seat of Brisbane, and Willy Bach, Greens candidate for Griffiths.

Rally chairperson Paul Benedek said that more protest actions would need to be held to maintain the pressure on the Burmese military regime.

This is the recent history of events organised around Australia to show support for the people of Burma. The world is outraged at the military crackdown on the peaceful protesters and monks in Burma so if you know of any other events not listed here, please email us.

Let us know if there are any protest events in Australia. Click here for past Australian events.

Australia continues to support the people of Burma

Contact: Australia Burma Network