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Australian Council for International Development < 1 mins read

Media alert | Thursday October 19 2023

More than 30 humanitarian organisations have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to intervene diplomatically to safeguard civilian lives in war-torn Gaza. 

Where: 11.30am Thursday October 19, 2023

Where: UNSW Roundhouse, International Road, Kensington NSW 

Who: Australian Council For International Development CEO Marc Purcell, Save the Children Australia CEO Mat Tinkler, ActionAid Australia Executive Director Michelle Higelin

What: Press conference about the open letter urging the federal government to exert its influence to seek an urgent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. 

Media contacts:

Sofie Wainwright 0403 920 301
Georgie Moore 0477 779 928

 

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