Author Archives: Beth Spencer

Vale Nelson Mandela: on freedom, forgiveness and peace

Vale Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) – thank you for your truly courageous and inspiring life. I found it so moving today to open my Facebook feed and find such an outpouring of grief and gratitude from around the world for this … Continue reading

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“At least *these* boat people aren’t claiming Terra Nullius”

. Says so much in just a few words: Thanks to @kateausburn for this photo, to the wordsmith who created the sign, and to the Asylum Seekers Resource Action Centre for sharing it.  

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The Climate Change Authority is calling for submissions

Please consider taking a few minutes to make a submission to the Climate Change Authority — the deadline is **tomorrow** (Friday)!! Even if you only write a couple of paragraphs, it really helps. They need to know that we care … Continue reading

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