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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