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Devonport Remembers Tiananmen

• Published on 18/06/2009

In cold and wet conditions on the morning of June 4th, three members of the Devonport group of AIA gathered to remind the people of Devonport about the events of 4/6/1989 in Beijing.

Tasmania will “Demand Dignity”

• Published on 28/05/2009

On May 28th, the Hobart Action center celebrated Amnesty International's 48th Birthday with the launch of the new Demand Dignity campaign.

Freedom From Fear Posters Available at the Hobart AC!

• Published on 20/05/2009

In honour of Refugee Week (June 14-20 2009), the Hobart Action Center is giving away "Freedom From Fear" posters for you to take into your workplace and spread the word. Stop by the office between 10am-4pm on Tuesdays to Thursdays to pick up your poster or contact us if you can't make it between these times.

Update on Group 78 in Cambodia

• Published on 20/05/2009

On 18th of May Amnesty International Australia got some further information on the plight of the residents of Group 78 in Cambodia, who as yet, have not been evicted from their homes.

Congratulations to the 2009 Tasmanian Branch Committee!

• Published on 20/05/2009

We are happy to announce this year's Branch Committee members as voted for on Saturday the 16th June 2009 at the BAGM meeting: