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Public Meetings A Success

Deakin Public Meeting
A Community Meeting was held at the Blackburn Lakes Primary School on Friday 17th September 2004. Deakin is the most marginal Federal seat in Victoria which is currently held by Mr. Phillip Barresi M.P. of the Liberal Party who withdrew his acceptance of the invitation to defend his party policy.

The speakers were:
Mr. Peter Lynch (Australian Labor Party)
Mr. Alan Bailey (Australian Democrats)
Mr. Bill Pemberton (Victorian Greens)
Dr. Rod Wilson (Doctors Medical Action Group)
Dr. Joe Toscano (Defend and Extend Medicare Australia)

The meeting was attended by 55 people. The meeting ran for approximately 1½ hours, ending with a lengthy question time from the floor to the speakers. An in depth description of the evenings events will be posted on this website when completed.

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Wills Public Meeting
The Defend and Extend Medicare Wills Electorate group had a community meeting on Wednesday 15th September 2004, 7 - 9.30pm at the Brunswick Town Hall.

The meeting was moderated by Cr. David Higginbotham and the speakers were:

Tim Woodruff (Doctors Reform Society)
Robert Stone (Australian Democrats)
David Glanz (of the Socialist Alliance)
Toby Archer (Greens)
Kelvin Thomson M.P (Australian Labor Party)
Joe Toscano (Defend and Extend Medicare Australia)

Mr. Blair Hamilton (Liberal Party) was also invited. He accepted however on the afternoon of the 15th September he sent an email telling the organizers that he would not be present because of 'urgent party business.' A comprehensive report on the meeting and the cut and run antics of the Liberal Candidate will be posted here once it is completed.

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Pre-Election Rally
The after holding seven successful rallies we are proud to announce the eight in the series of Defend and Extend Medicare rallies. This rally will be held on the 4th of October as a pre-election message to all candidates that the preservation of Medicare is of great importance to all Australians.

Date: Monday 4th October
Time: 12:30 PM
Place: Forecourt Victorian State Library
Directions: Corn of Swanston and La Trobe street
Melbourne

Confirmed Speakers

- Ms. Julia Gillard (ALP Shadow Health Minister)
- Senator Kerry Nettle (Australian Green's Health Spokesperson)
- Dr. Tim Woodruff (President Doctor's Reform Society)
- Senator Lyn Allison (Democrats Health Spokesperson)
- Mr. Leigh Hubard (Secretary Victorian Trades Hall)
- Mr. Rod Wilson (Convenor VMAG)
- One of the Joint National Convenors (Defend and Extend Medicare)

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Note: Page update with new final poster and final guest speakers 23/9/04

 
Upcoming Public Meetings

After the successful Seaford public meeting the Defend and Extend Medicare group is announcing two upcoming public meetings.

PUBLIC MEET 1 - Wills Electorate

Theme: which Way Forward For Medicare?
Date: 15 September 2004
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Brunswick Town Hall - Cnr Sydney Road and Dawson street

Speakers at the Wills public meeting include:
Kelvin Thomson MP (ALP Member for Wills)
Blair Hamilton (Liberal candidate)
Robert Stone (Australian Democrats)
Toby Archer (Greens)
David Glanz (Socialist Alliance)

Promotional material for this event


PUBLIC MEET 2 - Deakin Electorate

Theme: What is happening to Medicare?
Date: 17 September 2004
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Blackburn Lake Primary School, Florence Street, Blackburn
Melways Reference: 48 C12.

Speakers at the Deakin public meeting include:
Phillip Barresi (Liberal)
Peter Lynch (Labor)
Jess Healy (Australian Democrats)
Bill Pemberton (Victorian Greens)
Rod Wilson (Doctors Medical Action Group)
Joe Toscano (Defend and Extend Medicare Australia.)

Promotional material for this event

Further Information: Dorothy Poulton (03) 9818 6188
Email: dorothyhp777@yahoo.com.au