If you have any questions about the forthcoming G20 Summit being held at South Bank in November, here’s your opportunity to ask them in person, to the people who have all the answers.
Uncle Sam Watson, noted community activist, will talk about the protests planned by the First Nations people in Musgrave Park during the summit.
Scott McDougall, coordinator of Caxton Legal Centre, will answer your questions about your legal rights during the summit, and give details of the Independent Legal Observer project planned for the occasion.
Robin Taubenfeld of Friends of the Earth/Community Action Network will give an overview of concerns and opportunities from the perspective of groups involved in community-based responses to the Summit.
Helen Abrahams, Councillor for The Gabba Ward, will have details of the changes to traffic and pedestrian movement in the local neighbourhood.
Jackie Trad MP, Member for South Brisbane, will pay a flying visit from Parliament House to explain the State Government’s plans for the Summit.
Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett and Assistant Commissioner Katarina Carroll from the Queensland Police G20 Task Force will also be on hand to answer your questions about security arrangements during the Summit.
The Community Forum is being organised by local independent newspaper The Westender.
Moderator: Geoff Ebbs
G20 Community Forum
6.00 pm Tuesday 9th September
Upstairs, Souths RLFC Club Davies Park,
Jane Street WEST END
Enquiries:
Kerrod Trott, Editor,
0412 029 663
kerrod@westender.com.au