At 6.30am this morning, February 2nd 2012, 30 NSW Police officers raided the Occupy Sydney site at Martin Place. During the raid six people were arrested for camping and staying overnight, most of who were homeless.
Personal property was removed and thrown away once again, with little opportunity given for people to recover it. The Occupy Sydney site did not include tents or camping structures.
Occupy Sydney has built a strong community over the last three months which is inclusive of people from varying walks of life and the decision to evict will serve as further motivation to participants to continue to fight against unjust laws and regulations that propagate social and economic injustices towards the 99%.
Occupy Sydney’s legal team fronted by Stuart Littlemore yesterday filed a constitutional challenge and tomorrow has over 20 people appearing at The Downing Centre local court on varying charges.
‘Occupy Sydney is disappointed that NSW Police has chosen to once again try to evict this peaceful protest, but this shows that we are being heard. This week we showed solidarity for redundant workers, and began discussing how we can assist those under risk of foreclosures, this is just the beginning. You cannot evict an idea’ said Vicki, an Occupy Sydney participant.
Occupy Sydney vows to continue and will be holding a general press conference today at The Rocks LAC Police Station at 11am.
For more information please contact Occupy Sydney media contacts:
Vicki Smart: 0447 842 547
Wenny Theresia: 0452 101 002
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13 Responses to “Occupy Sydney evicted from Martin Place on its 111th day of occupation. Media Release / Press Conference Information”
People are so trite and boring with their ‘get a job’ assessments, but those comments are so ubiquitous as to be easily ignored these days. Its not the first time the site has been ‘evicted’ and I certainly don’t think it will deter anyone. Good work all of you for continuing a rightful, inclusive and interesting protest against the state of corporate influence and unsustainable economic growth in this world. I am amazed by the wonderful response I see you receive daily, and the issues of poverty, homelessness and income inequality which have been highlighted because of the site. I look forward to it continuing, including the amazing Free School programs on Saturday with some very well known presenters, professors, activists and researchers, and also the research that Occupy people are undertaking themselves.
We have received overwhelming messages of support from occupy sites across the world including London, Melbourne and Boston. The whole world really is watching.
Occupy Austin as well, as we had Occupy Austin participant Blake on site. Love the positive worldwide solidarity experienced.
I have only been able to fleetingly visit the Occupy Sydney site and protests due to other commitments. However those that keep the flame burning despite the continuing hardship must be saluted for their tenacity and zeal. You put the rest of us to shame.
I wholeheartedly support Occupy Sydney and the Occupy movement along with many others in the community and workplace. We are forever grateful to you for your contributions.
I am planning to set up a Occupy group in my workplace and hope to get someone from Occupy Sydney to speak about the movement. (will make contact about this later) The possibility to set up something in my neighborhood is being considered. Good luck to all – Occupy will not die.
Sounds super positive Peter, thanks for your observations and engagement – we are grateful to people such as yourself.
An occupy movement in your workplace? Are McDonalds ok with that?
I hear if you build a tent city in the nations capitol -(Canberra)The Police will leave you alone for decades!
I’m not sure of the Tent Embassy in Canberra has been ‘left alone’…
Stay strong peeps! The police & their corporate masters are desperate. Only explanation for arresting people on the same charges that got thrown out of court! This is only the start. Just goe’s to show that the 1% are starting to freak out over the global uprising. Their reign is coming to an end as more & more people have the wool removed from over their eyes.
So true Scott, can’t believe you would try on charges that have already had a precedent of boing thrown out of court (so to speak).
Solidarity from Liverpool England
Thank you so much
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