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WACOSS PRE-ELECTION FORUMS - 3 New Forums
In the lead-up to the WA State Election on 26 February, WACOSS is organising a
number of community forums and other events to help people in the community make
an informed decision about the various parties, their candidates and policies. A
number of forums have already been held. As a result of the success of these
forums WACOSS is organising 3 more forums. The following are the details of all
the remaining forums: |
| Housing Pre-Election Forum |
| Geraldton Social Issues Pre-Election Forum |
Click below to view a summary of the discussion held at the WACOSS Geraldton Social issues Pre-Election Forum on 20 January 2005. |
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| Bunbury Social Issues Pre-Election Forum |
Click below to view a media release about the outcomes of the Bunbury Social Issues Forum held on 31 January 2005. |
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| Social Issues Roundtable Discussion with Albany Non-Government Organisations |
Friday 4th February 2005
4pm - 6pm
146 Aberdeen Street, ALBANY Hosted by: WACOSS Chaired by: Lisa Baker (Executive Director, WACOSS) Speakers:
The Hon. Peter Watson MLA - ALP - Member for Albany
Andrew Partington - Liberal Party - Legislative Assembly Candidate
Paul Llewellyn - Greens (WA) - Legislative Council Candidate
Beverley Ford - National Party - Legislative Assembly Candidate
The Hon. Patrick (Paddy) Embry MLC - New Country Party - Member for South-West
Justin Moseley - Christian Democratic Party - Legislative Council Candidate |
| Community Development & The Viability of the Non-Government Sector |
Thursday 10th February 2005
9.00am - 12.00 noon
City West Function Centre, 45 Plaistowe Street, WEST PERTH
(Parking available in Plaistowe Street, opposite the function centre) Hosted by: WACOSS Chaired by: Rae Walter (President, WACOSS) Speakers:
The Hon. Sheila McHale MLA - Minister for Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth; Disability Services; Culture and the Arts
The Hon. Barbara Scott MLC - Shadow Minister for Community Development, Children, Censorship, Assisting in Arts
The Hon. Giz Watson MLC - Greens (WA) - Member for North Metropolitan
The Hon. Patrick (Paddy) Embry MLC - New Country Party - Member for South-West |
| NEW: South Metropolitan Social Issues Forum |
Monday 14th February 2005
9.30 - 12.30pm
Reception Room, City of Fremantle Administration Building, 8 William Street, Fremantle
Hosted by: WACOSS
Chair: Lisa Baker (Executive Director, WACOSS)
Speakers:
The Hon. Sue Ellery MLC- ALP (TBC)
The Hon. Barbara Scott MLC - Liberal Party - Confirmed
Ms Lynn Maclaren - Greens (WA)- Confirmed
Mr Jason Meotti - Australian Democrats (WA) - Confirmed
Ms Bev Custers - Family First (TBC)
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| NEW: Kalgoorlie Social Issues Forum |
Wednesday 16th February 2005
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Goldfields Art Centre, Cheetham Street, cnr Cassidy Street, KALGOORLIE
Hosted by: WACOSS
Chair: Lisa Baker (Executive Director, WACOSS)
Speakers:
The Hon Matt Birney MLA - Liberal Party Sitting Member - Confirmed
Mr James Donnelly - ALP Legislative Assembly Candidate - Confirmed
The Hon. Robin Chapple MLA - Greens (WA) MLC - Confirmed
Mr Don Hoddy - Australian Democrats (WA) - Confirmed |
| East Metropolitan Social Issues Forum |
Friday 18th February 2005
9.30am - 12 Noon
Gosnells Community Lotteries House, 2232 Albany Highway Gosnells, (cnr Dorothy St)
Hosted by: WACOSS
Chaired by: Lisa Baker (Executive Director, WACOSS)
Speakers:
The Hon. Louise Pratt - ALP - Confirmed
Helen Morton - Liberal Party - Confirmed
Lee Bell - Greens (WA) - Confirmed
Robyn Danski - Australian Democrats (WA) - Confirmed
James McCourt - Family First (TBC) |
Please contact WACOSS on 08 9420 7222 or 1300 658 816
to RSVP for catering purposes! |
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