Friends of the Earth Brisbane Member Queensland Nuclear Free Alliance PO Box 5702 West End Q 4101 mbl. 0411 118 737 Media Release March 29, 2007Nuclear dangers exposed Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Disarmament National Day of Action for a Nuclear-Free Australia When: Sunday 1st April 2007 Time: 11am Where: Queen’s Park Cnr George & Elizabeth Sts Brisbane Queenslanders will be calling for a ban on uranium mining in Queensland, an end to war games in our region, recognition for local victims of depleted uranium, and commitment to sustainable energy solutions at this year’s Palm Sunday Rally. “Queensland must remain uranium-mine free,” says Friends of the Earth spokesperson Robin Taubenfeld. “Premier Beattie must stick to his election promise to maintain Queensland Labor’s no uranium mines policy.“ “Medical test results were released earlier this week showing that two of our own service people were poisoned by “Depleted Uranium” (DU) in the first Gulf War.** This should be a wake up call to all politicians who claim that uranium is safe.” ”The nuclear chain is a chain of destruction. We call on both sides of government to come to their senses and reject this toxic industry.” Palm Sunday has been designated a national day of action for a Nuclear-Free Australia. Rallies and actions will take place throughout the country. Brisbane’s rally will highlight issues of particular concern to Queenslanders – the nuclear cycle and war. Speakers will include: Ron Monaghan – Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union LHMU - Uranium mining and Australia Daniele Viliunas – Medical Association for the Prevention of War - War games and weapons Pauline Rigby – Depleted Uranium Silent Killer - Depleted Uranium Steve Bishopric – Shoalwater Wilderness Awareness Group -US- Australian War Games – Operation Talisman Sabre 07 “The community is encouraged to join us in this peaceful demonstration for a peace-filled home, safe and healthy planet and a nuclear-free future.” *Uranium isotope analysis on their urine showing Depleted Uranium (DU) contamination was carried out at the J.W. Goethe University in Germany. Depleted Uranium (DU) is radioactive waste left over in the process of uranium enrichment for nuclear reactor fuel – It is now used by the US and UK in armour piercing weapons. For more information Friends of the Earth Brisbane: Robin Taubenfeld 0411 118 737 Rally for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament Inc: Joan Shears (07) 3855 9497