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The 44th ALP National Conference 2007 will feature a Fringe program to provide discussion and
debate on a range of issues vital to the future of the nation.

These sessions are open to the public. All welcome.


FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2007: LUNCH 1.00–2.00pm

Who Owns the Soul of Middle Australia?
Host: Australian Fabians (NSW Branch)
South Steyne Floating Restaurant Harbourside Jetty, Darling Harbour
Non-Fabians $10/$5; FS Members free. Lunch will be an extra cost.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 1

Formalising Exploitation: The Guest Worker Experience
Host: Construction Forestry Mining & Energy Union
Trades Hall Auditorium
377 Sussex Street, Sydney.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 2

Reality Check – Is Australia’s Economy as Healthy as it Seems?
Host: Centre for Policy Development
UTS Haymarket Campus
Building C, level 1, Room 31.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 3

National Shelter: Housing Solutions
Host: National Shelter
Sussex Theatre, Crowne Plaza
150 Day Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 4


FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2007: EVENING 5.45-6.45pm

Where Are the Votes in Aid?
Host: Make Poverty History
The ANZ Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 5

‘Education Revolution’: What Should it Mean for Australia’s Universities?
Hosts: National Tertiary Education Union; Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations; Group of Eight Universities
South Steyne Floating Restaurant, Harbourside Jetty, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 6

How Much Do We Care?: Long Term Care Policy for the 21st Century
Host: Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance
Pritchard Room, Holiday Inn
68 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 7

Disability Policy Vacuum: The next Commonwealth/State/Territory Agreement: Opportunities, Costs and Risks for Labor
Host: Developmental Disability Council of WA
Pritchard Room, Holiday Inn, 68 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 8


FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2007: EVENING 6.45-7.45pm

10 Years to Change
Hosts: Labor Environment Activist Network (LEAN); Australian Conservation Foundation; Australian Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas.
South Steyne Floating Restaurant, Harbourside Jetty, Darling Harbour. Donation: $5.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 9



SATURDAY 28 April 2007: BREAKFAST 7.45–9.00am

Close the Gap: Achieving Health Equality for Indigenous Australians
Hosts: Oxfam Australia; The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Star Room, IMAX Theatre Complex
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 10

The State of the States: Federalism’s Future
Host: Evatt Foundation
Novotel Sydney
100 Murray Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 11

The Future of Independent Contractors and Outworkers in Australia: Is it Good for Business? Is it Good for Workers? What Does the Legislation Mean?
Hosts: National Transport Workers Union; Textile Clothing and Footwear Union
South Steyne Floating Restaurant, Harbourside Jetty, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 12


SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2007: LUNCH 1.00–2.00pm

Women in Politics in Asia
Host: ALP International Projects
The Terrace Room, Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 13

Health Policy Challenges: Long term strategies for Chronic Illness in Australia...An interactive forum with Julie McCrossin.
Hosts: MS Australia; Chronic Illness Alliance
Pritchard Room, Holiday Inn, 68 Harbour Street, Darling Sydney.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 14

Free Trade, Fair for Workers?: Examining the Australia–China Free Trade Agreement
Host: Australian Fair Trade & Investment Network (AFTINET)
Unions NSW Building
377 Sussex Street, Sydney.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 15

Palestine: The Way Forward
Host: Australians for Palestine
Sussex Theatre, Crowne Plaza
150 Day Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 16

Service for International Day of Mourning for Workers Killed in the Workplace
Host: Unions NSW
Reflection Park, Darling Harbour
NOTE: 1.00–1.30pm only.v
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 17


SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2007: EVENING 5.45–7.00pm

Securing a Sustainable Water Future: Key Solutions for Healthy Rivers and Sustainable Agriculture; Sustainable Solutions for Securing Urban Water Supplies
Host: Australian Conservation Foundation
Quarrymans Hotel, Top Floor, 216 Harris Street, Pyrmont.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 18
Is Australia a Responsible Lender?: Unpacking our Debt Claims on Indonesia and the Philippines
Host: Jubilee Australia
Glasgow Arms Hotel
527 Harris Street, Ultimo.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 19

Cocktail Function
Host: Emily’s List
Watershed Hotel, Level 1, 198 Harbourside, Darling HarbourShopping Centre...Tickets $30 (includes a glass of wine or soft drink and canapes)...RSVP: 26th April to Christine Kibble 0409 602 962 or ckibble@bigpond.net.au
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 20

10 Reasons Why Young People Should Get Involved in Politics
Host: Australian Young Labor
Pyrmont Bridge Hotel
96 Union Street, Pyrmont.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 21

SUNDAY 29 APRIL 2007: BREAKFAST 7.45–9.00am

Good Global Citizen: A New Direction in Australia’s Foreign Policy
Hosts: ALP International Projects; Oxfam Australia
The Terrace Room, Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 22
Reward for Effort?
Host: National Association of Community Legal Centers
Crowne Plaza
150 Day Street, Sydney.
FOR MORE INFO: DOWNLOAD FLYER 23