TPP rallies in Canberra & Sydney
Trans-Pacific Trade (TPP) talks coming to Canberra and Sydney
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) being negotiated between Australia, US and 10 other Pacific Rim countries has been stalled for the past few months. But US is still pushing on behalf of its pharmaceutical, IT, and other industries to reduce our rights to affordable medicines, internet freedom, local culture, labour rights and protection of the environment. TPP negotiations are being held in Canberra from October 20, followed by a TPP Trade Ministers meeting in Sydney on October 25. If you live in Canberra or Sydney please come to these events:
Rallies in Canberra on Monday October 20 and Sydney Saturday October 25
Canberra Rally October 20, 11 AM Parliament house lawn
When: 11 AM Monday, October 20
Where: Parliament house lawn, in front of the public entrance
Speakers: Kelvin Thompson MP (ALP), Sen Peter Whish Wilson (Greens), Dr Patricia Ranald Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network and international civil society representatives
Sydney Rally October 25, 11 AM, Sheraton Hotel, 161 Elizabeth St, near St James station.
What: Rally at TPP Ministers’ meeting with local and international speakers
