cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/15185451

• 11:00am Tuesday 12 November
• Belmore Park near Central Station

Join us to rally for the rights of the CFMEU and defend our democratic rights.

The new legislation targeting the CFMEU, stripping away its democratic processes based on unproven rumours is still standing. This is a dangerous precedent, threatening every union member’s right to organise and be heard. This precedent is undemocratic and anti-union! Let’s show up and demand these unjust laws be repealed!

It's important to understand the administration as a precedent, rather than specifically looking at the CFMEU. This has already had a chilling effect on other unions wanting to avoid similar repression, and just like many times before, sets up an attack for the Liberal Party to extend when next elected. That's why it's critical for other workers like us to stand together in solidarity, before there's no strong unions left to stand for ours. I urge those who can to come and bring friends, and those who can't to donate to the campaign - since the administration has seized the union's funds, they are relying on the generosity of other unions and political parties for printing fliers, buying flags, providing spaces and other basic organising needs.

See also this excellent article shared by @zero_gravitas recently: https://aussie.zone/post/14941033

• 11:00am Tuesday 12 November
• Belmore Park near Central Station

Join us to rally for the rights of the CFMEU and defend our democratic rights.

The new legislation targeting the CFMEU, stripping away its democratic processes based on unproven rumours is still standing. This is a dangerous precedent, threatening every union member’s right to organise and be heard. This precedent is undemocratic and anti-union! Let’s show up and demand these unjust laws be repealed!

It's important to understand the administration as a precedent, rather than specifically looking at the CFMEU. This has already had a chilling effect on other unions wanting to avoid similar repression, and just like many times before, sets up an attack for the Liberal Party to extend when next elected. That's why it's critical for other workers like us to stand together in solidarity, before there's no strong unions left to stand for ours. I urge those who can to come and bring friends, and those who can't to donate to the campaign - since the administration has seized the union's funds, they are relying on the generosity of other unions and political parties for printing fliers, buying flags, providing spaces and other basic organising needs.

See also this excellent article shared by @zero_gravitas recently: https://aussie.zone/post/14941033

The CFMEU are hosting rallies in various cities this Tuesday and are encouraging the community to join them. Despite any critiques we have of the union leadership, it is important to show solidarity in protesting the dictatorial union-busting administration laws, which were covered well in a post made here this week and which have a serious chilling effect on other unions and workers altogether as we fight for better conditions. Among other things, it's noteworthy that the CFMEU have been one of the few unions to strike in solidarity with Palestine encampment protestors at ANU.

"We encourage all members of the community to join us. CFMEU members deserve control over their Union, just like any other worker. Together, we stand strong to defend the future of our families and our union. ✊"

CHECK YOUR OWN CITY, the following are just some examples I've been able to find out so far, and more are being added as I've typed:

• Adelaide: Tuesday 27 August. 12pm at Parliament House [fb annoucement]
• Brisbane: Tuesday 27 August. 11am at Queens Garden Park [fb announcement]
• Cairns: Tuesday 27th August, 11am at Cairns esplanade across from the RSL [fb announcement]
• Canberra: Tuesday 27th August, 11am Woden Town Square. [fb announcement]
• Melbourne: Tuesday 27 August. 11am at the ~~State Library [fb announcement]~~ @ the Trades Hall
• Perth: Tuesday 27 August, 11am at Forrest Chase [fb annoucement]
• Sydney: Tuesday 27 August. 11am at NSW Parliament House [fb announcement]

Linked is the USyd magazine article published by their Student’s Representative Council.

The article says 'over 500 students', although other sources such as Green Left estimate over 700, with even News Corp publications (The Australian, Sky News, etc.) claiming almost 800 students.

One part which isn't mentioned in those articles: Witnesses at the meeting told me there was some attempt to finish up the meeting before the second motion could be declared, which was counted with a chorus of "Let us stay!". Apparently the meeting was only scheduled for an hour and delayed by a filibuster from a S4P speaker.

Unfortunately the guides I could find for Dixon Street (Chinatown) were ten years old and the places no longer exist, but I've heard there's a place somewhere upstairs in Dixon House Food Court with huge plates for average prices.

Outside of this and memories of the Town Hall classic 'Big Bite', I wouldn't know where to start.

When I try and upload an image for my avatar, I receive the message:

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This happened with both a WebP and a PNG file, so I suspect it's a bug.

I can upload images fine here, and when I export my account details it shows a valid image URL for my avatar.