NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

FoSC | GATHERING | AVEOM Election Observer Mission report back | Tuesday 30 May 2023 | 6-7pm

[Edited extract from public address]

Join Friends of Suai/Covalima and 2023 Timor Leste Volunteer Election Observers reporting back their experiences at the Timor-Leste parliamentary election on 21st May.

Since the vote for independence in 1999, Australians have travelled to Timor-Leste to act as impartial election observers with the aim to promote democracy and improve quality of elections.

Australian East Timor Association (AETA) together with Victoria University Alumni Association in Dili has organised a group of 42 participants to volunteer as election observers.

You are invited to join us to hear from participants as they reflect on their experiences and the election outcome.  Speakers will include:
  • Jon Faine AM, writer and broadcaster will give the summary report from the AVEOM team.
  • Nancy Price, Friends of Suai Committee member will reflect on observing a Timorese election for the fifth time and change over time.
  • Hon Martin Foley, former Labour politician in the Victorian Government will reflect on his experiences in the Timorese elections.
Since the vote for independence in 1999, Australians have travelled to Timor-Leste to act as impartial election observers with the aim to promote democracy in support of free and fair elections. 

Where:  St Kilda Town Hall Council Chamber, followed by (non-alcoholic) drinks & nibbles. 
Cost: Free 

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