You will know, dear reader, that I have a professional interest in politics and my broad question at present is how do we better engage people in the political system. It is a challenge. But it keeps me going to work.
So over time, you will have seen a range of pics where my professional (political) interests cross over with my recreational (photographic) interests. Today was another of those days. At very short notice, across the country, the 'Our_ABC' group has sought to organise a number of rallies in support of the ABC following news this week of proposed massive cuts by the federal government.
Now, while this is not to the blog to dissect the federal government definition of 'efficiency dividends' (aka cuts), the ABC is a very important public institution, one worth fighting for; and I say that not just as a supporter and occasional commentator, not even as a fan; no, this is much more important.
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| Reflecting on Our ABC, QPAC (Playhouse end) |
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| Why we were here |
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| Messages |
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| A crowd gathers |
It was heartening to see so many people, across the age spectrum; and yes, politicians taking the opportunity to speak out, including my local member Terri Butler as well as Greens senator, Larissa Waters.
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| Terri Butler, member for Griffith, and yes, Susan Hetherington, aka @snoozen of susansnaps. |
[Camera : iPhone 6, 1.41pm-3.12pm]
