No Super Trawlers Rally

Saturday 15 Sept
11am Parliament House Lawns, Hobart

There is still time for you to take a stand!

The world's second biggest super trawler has arrived in Australia and wants to go fishing for thousands of tonnes of fish, with protected dolphins, seals and seabirds also at risk from its nets. The Federal Government is sitting in Canberra NOW and they have the power to stop this carnage and protect our marine life and fishing.

Let's send a very clear message that they must act and say no to super trawlers in Australia!

Speakers will include:

• Dr Jon Nevill, on science
  
• The Hon Minister Julie Collins for the ALP
  
• Greens Member for Braddon, Paul O'Halloran
  
• Neil "Nobby" Clarke, Tuna Club of Tasmania
  
• Rebecca Hubbard, Environment Tasmania

And a bit of music by the talented ELFA.

Organised by: Environment Tasmania, Tuna Club of Tasmania, GetUp

Supported by: Game Fishing Club of Northern Tasmania, Greenpeace, Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Australian Conservation Foundation, Conservation Council of Western Australia, Fishers for Conservation, Conservation Council of South Australia, Humane Society International, The Wilderness Society, Ocean Planet Tasmania, Surfrider Foundation Australia, Victorian National Parks Association.

Would you like to help with posters, banner and placard making and on the day contact Jill 0416 858 910

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Update

13/9/2012

Hi every one. Thanks so much to everyone for your fantastic efforts! The Rally on Saturday will go on! Please join us to send a message to the Federal Government that we want this legislation to go through and do not want super trawlers in Australia!

We have new speakers to announce: Dr Jon Nevill on science. The Hon Minister Julie Collins for the ALP. Greens Member for Braddon, Paul O'Halloran. And a bit of music by the talented ELFA. [see event details above for the full, updated list]

If you have time, please contact Federal Members of Parliament and Senators of all shades, and tell them to support the super trawler amendment. Their contact details can be found at http://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members

Share this and see you Saturday!

Rebecca Hubbard