Events

1 August 2009: Global Response to a Global Crisis - Don't miss this important forum!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:01:00 GMT

JUBILEE AUSTRALIA presents a forum that you can't afford to miss: A Global Response to a Global Crisis: from G20 to UN. Saturday 1st August, 10:00 - 11:30am, Harbour's Edge Event Centre, Darling Harbour.

Where has the current global economic system gone wrong? How do we reform it? How can the solutions be inclusive of all global citizens including those most affected by the crisis - the world’s poor?

These are issues that are dominating discussion overseas but have had little airplay in Australia. Australia needs to be involved in this crucial debate. Join our panellists in a forum that draws on some of Australia’s best academic work on the global financial system.

Jubilee Australia has been invited to host our event with some of Australia's leading progressive think-tanks and guest speakers from here and around the world in the Chifley Ideas Space (see full programme).

Speakers: Professor Ross Buckley, Law School UNSW, Dr Elizabeth Thurbon, UNSW, and Luke Fletcher, Jubilee Australia.

All welcome. For more information or to RSVP email rsvp@jubileeaustralia.org or (02) 8060 4404

22 August: Crisis to crisis — finding the common thread

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:53:00 GMT

Philippines

economist and activist, Joffre Balce, will shape the way you think about the concurrent crises our world is facing and take you on a journey in the search for best solutions.

Time:	12–1pm
Location:	School of Politics and International Studies University of Queensland, Brisbane

Speaker: Joffre Balce was an adviser to both President Corazon Aquino and later Vice-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. As Chief Economist in the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation, he designed a rural banking program linked to a World Bank debt reduction project and is currently on a scholarship to complete a PhD in Law at the University of NSW, focusing on debt reduction.

Jubilee Australia is a national research and lobby organisation analysing debt and irresponsible financing as root causes of hunger, poverty, conflict and ecological degradation, and developing solutions in partnership with the worldwide debt movement.

22 August: Plug the Leaks to Make Poverty History

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:44:00 GMT

Columban Theatre of the Oppressed

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:46:00 GMT

As part of the World Youth Day Festival, the Columban Centre for Peace, Ecology and Justice is hosting an expressive performance by young people from Brazil, the Philippines, and Australia.

20 June, World Poverty for Dummies Book Launch

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:40:00 GMT

Celebrate the launch of this fantastic new book that aims to make poverty a little more understandable to all of us.

Tim Costello will launch the World Poverty for Dummies book on Friday 20 June at the University of Melbourne. Tim will also report on his recent trip to Myanmar.

18 June, Canterbury Peace Forum

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:31:00 GMT

Jubilee Australia supports the following public forum hosted by the Columban Centres for Peace, Ecology and Justice, and Christian-Muslim Relations in partnership with the City of Canterbury Council.

October: Week of Global Action Against Debt

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:35:00 GMT

12-19 October, 2008

As part of this year's Week of Global Action against Debt, Jubilee Australia will be in Canberra to join in the Micah Challenge, Voices for Justice activities. Click here to view the events you are invited to attend in Canberra. Then on 16 October we are hosting a dinner DINE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, we would love it if you could join us for the event. Click here to read the invitation.

Visit the Debt Week website to see the activities that debt campaigners are holding right across the globe. Jubilee Australia is also signatory to the Week of Global Action — Call to Action Statement which is accessible on the website.

If you would like to organise an event (large or small) to participate in the Week of Global Action Against Debt, joining activists from all around the world in marking the week of action, email (email) or phone us today for ideas.

Photo courtesy of Jubilee Debt Campaign UK

October: Voices for Justice, Micah Challenge National Gathering

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:51:00 GMT

Canberra 11–14 October

Join Micah Challenge in Canberra this October to speak out, pray, worship, learn and engage in conversations with our nation’s leaders calling for global poverty to be halved by 2015. The 2008 program, held during Anti-Poverty week, promises opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to be transformed by the Spirit, so we can help transform our world.

Visit the website for more details and to Register (Voices for Justice)

19 May, "Debt Crisis to Food Crisis" - Public Forum NSW Parliament House

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:28:00 GMT

You are warmly invited to join us at NSW Parliament House for a panel discussion with lively debate and question time to mark World Debt Day 2008. The lunchtime forum is being hosted by Ian Cohen MLC (NSW Greens) in conjunction with Jubilee Australia, to consider the following topic of urgent priority:

"DEBT CRISIS TO FOOD CRISIS: STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA'S RESPONSE TO ONGOING STRUCTURAL IMBALANCES IN THE WORLD ECONOMY"

Join local and international experts for a panel discussion and debate
on the tenth anniversary of the Australian Jubilee campaign against global debt.

Monday 19 May, 2008

12:15 - 1:30pm
Followed by light lunch refreshments

NSW Parliament House, Jubilee Room
Macquarie Street, Sydney

Forum Speakers:

Senator Kerry Nettle
Kerry was elected as the first Greens Senator for NSW in 2001. Kerry recently represented the Australian All Party Parliamentary Group on Population and Development at the 24th Asian Parliamentarians Meeting on Population and Development held in Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Tim Anderson
Tim is a senior lecturer at University of Sydney and activist with a doctorate on the political economy of economic liberalisation in Australia. He has written extensively on East Timor, PNG and Pacific Region.

Joffre Balce
A Philippines economist Joffre has worked as a consultant to the Chairman at Development Bank of the Philippines and as consultant to senior Philippines government officials. He is currently undertaking a PhD at University of NSW specialising on restructuring sovereign debt of highly indebted poor countries to better address economic development concerns.

World Debt Day Forum Invitation 2008

15 May, A Gig for Global Justice

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:10:00 GMT

VISIT MOSHTIX TO PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE EVENT

16 May, World Debt Day 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:16:00 GMT

On May 16 1998, 70,000 people formed a human chain in Birmingham, UK, to demand that the G8 drop the debt. Ten years on, some debts have been cancelled, and many lives have been transformed. But the debt crisis is not over.

18 May, Jubilee Sunday

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:18:00 GMT

This year Jubilee Sunday coincides with Trinity Sunday – the day we celebrate the eternal God and the perfect unity of the Trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

How can your church or group be involved?

Become a Jubilee Congregation - join now
We will keep you informed with news from the campaign and practical actions your group can take to support Jubilee Australia’s campaign against illegitimate and harmful debt.
You will receive an A4 laminated poster for your noticeboard in acknowledgement of your participation.

Participate in Jubilee Sunday May 18 by using our Jubilee liturgy and prayer materials -
Liturgy Guide - Jubilee Sunday 2008 This year Jubilee Sunday coincides with Trinity Sunday – the day we celebrate the eternal God and the perfect unity of the Trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Click here to find our Jubilee liturgy and prayer material to use in your service.

Take action for World Debt Day by joining our ACTION FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE
Sign up your church, social justice group or youth group to participate in our action for Global Justice.

Order a GLOBE for your church or group by phoning on (02) 8259 0826 or emailing congregations@jubileeaustralia.org
You will receive an inflatable clear globe on which you can collect signatures from your church or group;
You will also receive an information sheet to distribute when people sign so they can learn more about the Jubilee call for Global Justice and the purpose of the action;
Return it to Jubilee Australia at the address below by September 1;
Your signed GLOBE will be part of Jubilee Australia’s action at Parliament House during the Global Week of Action Against Debt in October to demonstrate to our government the clear and resolute call by Australians for global justice.

Download the flyer for full details

18 May, Seminar: "US Sub-Prime Crisis: Will We Ever Learn?"

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:24:00 GMT

ASSOCIATION FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT presents

US SUB-PRIME CRISIS: When Will We Ever Learn?

SPEAKERS: JOFFRE BALCE and JAMES MURRAY

The speakers will investigate the vicious cycles of financial markets

Date: Sunday 18th May 2008
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: 58 Pitt Street, Sydney (2nd Floor) Circular Quay End of Pitt Street

FREE ADMISSION / REFRESHMENTS SERVED
Enquiries: Phone (02) 4455 7880 or 0400 903 573
goodgov@westnet.com.au www.associationforgoodgov.org.au

* Joffre Balce and James Murray are members of Jubilee Australia's Policy Advisory Group