<p>A joint Socialist Alliance-Socialist Alternative public forum.

<p>Socialist Alliance meets every Wednesday at the Perth Activist Centre. This week's meeting will discuss the complex issues confronting the Syrian people today. How do leftists in Australia support democracy movements and oppose imperialism when Western imperialism is trying to hijack the Arab Spring for its own ends?</p>
<p>Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, Perth.</p>

<p>Part of a global day of action called by Occupy Monsanto, this rally will protest GMO's and GMO giant Monsanto. Take a stand for food sovereignty, farmers' and consumers' rights, environmental protection, healthy food and strict labelling, against damaging herbicides, genetically modified crops, Monsanto and the lack of action by federal and state governments.</p>

<p>In its last term, the Barnett government introduced legislation that would curtail the rights of people with mental illness. This forum will discuss these proposals and the conditions facing people with mental illness and the services meant to support them, in WA.

<p>Can the left unite? If so, on what basis? Socialist Alternative and Socialist Alliance are currently involved in discussion of these questions to explore the possibility of greater unity. </p>
<p> In this public forum representatives from the two groups will outline their approach to the question of left unity, followed by a discussion.</p>

<p>Join us for a film screening of Gasland (2010), free pizza, and a talk from a Greens anti-fracking activist on the very real threat that fracking poses to us here in Perth.<br />
All welcome! Organised by the UWA Greens. Arts: G.60 - Arts Lecture Room 4</p>

<p>Oak Lawn, UWA.</p>
<p>On Saturday 13 April, Craig Emerson, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Training announced funding cuts of $900 million dollars in universities through the introduction of a 2 year 'efficiency dividend'.<br />
At the same time, start up scholarships were turned into a loan, meaning many students face up to 37% more debt and a decade of student loan repayments.</p>

<p>Right of Return for All Palestinians. Break Ties with Apartheid Israel. End the Occupation. Murray St. Mall.</p>

<p>A film by Beate Arnstad. FTI Cinema, 92 Adelaide St. Fremantle. Tickets: $17.</p>

<p>More than 50 people - like Ranjini and her children - have been found to be "genuine" refugees yet face a lifetime in prison because ASIO considers them guilty of thought crimes. Join this vigil to ensure refugees like Ranjini can be freed. Gather Wesley Church Corner (cnr Hay and William Sts) Proceed to Cultural Centre.</p>

<p>Join Freedom Centre to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia &amp; Transphobia by being part of a rainbow flashmob in the Forrest Place stage area during the morning peak hour. Wear rainbow.</p>

<p>Skip Your Classes on Budget Day!</p>
<p> Join the National Student Strike to FIGHT THE $2.8bn EDUCATION CUTS!</p>
<p> Say to the Federal Government and to the University:<br />
- Hands off start-up scholarships<br />
- More Youth Allowance; No HECS increases<br />
- No course, subject or staff cuts<br />
Education is a right, not a privilege!</p>

<p>Organising meeting at the Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St. near McIver station.</p>

<p>Organising meeting for the campaign against unconventional gas and fracking in WA. At the Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St. near McIver Station.</p>