*** MEDIA ALERT ***
Who: CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith will join heads of Oxfam Australia, Union Aid Abroad, Plan International Australia, Islamic Relief Australia and ActionAid Australia
What: Media conference calling on the Australian government to push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and boost humanitarian aid
When: Tuesday November 28, 10.30am
Where: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
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