On 15 April the Federal Government announced that it will attempt to re-introduce its higher tax on alcopops. Health bodies are supporting this tax as one measure to help reduce alcohol abuse in our community. Senator Fielding has indicated that he will again block the tax unless the Federal Government agrees to ban alcohol advertising during televised sporting events before 9 pm. While also a welcome measure, it is unhelpful at this time to give the distillers a lower tax should the Federal Government fail to agree to the advertising ban.

Senator Fielding does not respond to e-mails, but pays attention to his blog site. You can write respectful comments on his blog.

Amanda Hodge, South Asia Correspondent | April 27, 2009
Article from:  The Australian

THE Catholic Church has warned that electoral victory for the conservative Bharatiya Janata Party next month could result in a Hindu-style “Talibanisation” of India and lead to the suppression of human rights for all religious minorities there.

Think it’s fair for a woman to be fired just because she joined a union? If not, then buyers at the DESA factory in Turkey – including Prada, Debenhams, M&S, Mulberry, Aspinalls of London, Nicole Fahri and Luella – need to hear from you today!
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Source: Clean Clothes Campaign

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The new JustAct ad is up now on YouTube!

Check out the long and short versions…

Fair Trade Fortnight has uploaded some informative YouTube videos about the benefits of fair trade in various regions. Check it out

A recent article ‘Cash boost urged for poor uni students‘ by Maria Moscaritolo (April 07, 2009) reported that University Vice-Chancellors expect more money in the Federal Budget for poor students, saying excessive part-time work is interfering with their studies. If you would like to take action on this issue go here and send a quick email.

JustAct has been highlighting the problems for church workers and human rights activists in the Philippines for some time. Please consider supporting this campaign by sending a quick email.

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Authorities in the Philippines are abusing their legal system as a means to repress workers’ rights. A new court case against 33 labour-rights activists and factory workers is politically motivated and aimed at suppressing labour rights in the country.

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Support Clean Clothes Campaign partners in the Philippines and write a letter today to the Philippine embassy in your country, or send a letter through this website

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