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Issue Number 37 - April 2001

Jubilee Australia
Continuation of the Cancellation of World Debt Campaign
Focus on lobbing around the time of CHOGM MEETING BRISBANE
4-8 October 2001

CHOGM in Australia will involve 54 Heads of Government, 1500 government officials and about 1000 media. As host of this year's CHOGM meetings, Australia has a strategic opportunity to influence the debate on debt. The Commonwealth is a forum where many Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) debtors sit alongside more wealthy creditors. It is hoped that the members of the Commonwealth can develop a strong critique of the current debt relief mechanisms. Such an outcome could impact debt debates among the IMF, the World Bank and the G7. Specifically Canada and the UK, the two Commonwealth members of the G7, have so far both taken a lead on debt cancellation in international debates; by actively working with these and other countries, Australia can play a real part in getting a better deal on debt.

CHOGM is also a crucial education opportunity. Many Heads of Government within the meetings will be talking openly of the failure of the HIPC Program to allow real attempts at alleviating poverty. This is a great opportunity to amplify their voice to the broader audience of the Australian public and the world. It is also a fantastic opportunity for the 'people power' of thousands of Australians to bring about change. With a focused, clear and peaceful presence, our campaign to 'drop the debt' will have a moral force CHOGM simply cannot ignore.

"Commitment to the Jubilee Campaign is the best birthday present
for 100 years of Federation Australians could give ourselves and our region."
Rev Tim Costello

Jubilee supporters in and around Brisbane are warmly invited to join in with the Brisbane Jubilee Group organising the events around CHOGM. Please contact Dave Andrews on (07) 3844 1043 or email dave@tear.org.au.

Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month
6pm-7.30pm at the Albion Peace Centre
102 MacDonald Road, Albion, Brisbane

People in regional Queensland are invited to keep in contact with Annette Arnold at the SAO on (07) 3891 5866 or email.



		INFORM-A^CTION Issue Number 37 - April 2001 Jubilee Australia Continuation of the Cancellation of World Debt Campaign Focus on lobbing around the time of CHOGM MEETING BRISBANE 4-8 October 2001 CHOGM in Australia will involve 54 Heads of Government, 1500 government officials and about 1000 media. As host of this year's CHOGM meetings, Australia has a strategic opportunity to influence the debate on debt. The Commonwealth is a forum where many Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) debtors sit alongside more wealthy creditors. It is hoped that the members of the Commonwealth can develop a strong critique of the current debt relief mechanisms. Such an outcome could impact debt debates among the IMF, the World Bank and the G7. Specifically Canada and the UK, the two Commonwealth members of the G7, have so far both taken a lead on debt cancellation in international debates; by actively working with these and other countries, Australia can play a real part in getting a better deal on debt. CHOGM is also a crucial education opportunity. Many Heads of Government within the meetings will be talking openly of the failure of the HIPC Program to allow real attempts at alleviating poverty. This is a great opportunity to amplify their voice to the broader audience of the Australian public and the world. It is also a fantastic opportunity for the 'people power' of thousands of Australians to bring about change. With a focused, clear and peaceful presence, our campaign to 'drop the debt' will have a moral force CHOGM simply cannot ignore. "Commitment to the Jubilee Campaign is the best birthday present for 100 years of Federation Australians could give ourselves and our region." Rev Tim Costello Jubilee supporters in and around Brisbane are warmly invited to join in with the Brisbane Jubilee Group organising the events around CHOGM. Please contact Dave Andrews on (07) 3844 1043 or email dave@tear.org.au. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month 6pm-7.30pm at the Albion Peace Centre 102 MacDonald Road, Albion, Brisbane People in regional Queensland are invited to keep in contact with Annette Arnold at the SAO on (07) 3891 5866 or email. Newsletter Index