Around 1000 people attended the Palm Sunday action for Justice and Kindness in Melbourne. Comedian and social justice advocate Tom Ballard was MC for a rich program with refugee speakers, special guest Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs, students and faith representatives, with music by
Sebastian, Eldalkatur, Melbourne Drumming Circles and Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir.
Information stalls included Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project, Free West Papua, Mayoral and Councillor Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum, Palestine Australia Relief & Action (PARA), QAIM Foundation, Refugee Advocacy Network, SisterWorks, and Women for Change. And food by Egyptian Tummies !
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