We pointed out that there was no justice in the outcome of the trial of Chris Hurley in Townsville a few days before. There is always a struggle for justice for Aboriginal people in this country but the effort of struggle can bear fruit - how else would the case have got this far. We resolved to continue the struggle and to return in larger numbers on July 14 when a national day of action against Black deaths in custody will take place.
Stop Cops Killing Blacks - this sign was made during the action itself as a spontaneous act of protest.
Peter Boyle spoke about the horrendous actions of the Howard government in responding to poverty and unemployment not with public services and jobs but with more cops. Check out the Socialist Alliance statement on Howard's racist policy announcement.
This writing on a Sydney wall says it all!Socialist Alliance
Sam Watson slams Howard's racist 19th century plan to "defend" children in Aboriginal communities (June 22)
Hurley verdict a "travesty" (June 20)
Solidarity Wristbands
