As the referendum draws closer the energy levels are rising at Melbourne's major university campuses.
At Monash Clayton last week (Wed 6th October) a Republican Forum
drew a full house. Over 100 students packed the lecture theatre to hear
former Victorian Premier John Cain and Felicity Hampel QC, President of the
Victorian Council for Civil Liberties, and Deputy Convenor ARM.
Contact - Chester Cunningham [03] 9813 5701
Melbourne University is preparing a festival-style Republic Day
for Wednesday 20 October.
Live bands (rumoured to include Loin Groin) and speakers such as
Richard Fidler will take to a stage constructed on the Concrete Lawns.
Meanwhile a free BBQ and fairground activities such as a "Dunk the Queen"
ball throwing competition will add to the celebratory atmosphere.
At 5.30 a debate between prominent republicans and monarchists will be
hosted by the Melbourne University Debating Society.
The festival will run from 12.15pm to 2.30pm, followed by the debate.
The aim of the day is to celebrate our chance to up date our Head of State
to represent modern Australia.
Contact - Riad Yasmine [03] 9817 5664
Young Australians for a Republic spokesperson, Peter Sagar says, "It's great to see young Australians getting fired up about an important issue. As it is, no one at any university, or anywhere in Australia, can be our Head of State. That's got to be wrong!"
Media Contact: Peter Sagar [0417 568 533]
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