Chinese Australian Forum
Senate Enquiry on Student Safety
CAF questionnaire to respond to Senate Enquiry on overseas student safety (bottom right of the page). President of CAF Tony Pang has called for Chinese overseas students to come forward and report their experience of racially motivated attacks.
Link: http://http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/wit_sub/index.htm
Is this radio presenter in Griffith racist?
CAF members expressed outrage after the revelation that a community radio presenter for Griffith FM radio station 2MIA had strong links to racist groups on facebook.
State Opposition meets CAF
Representatives from the Chinese Australian Forum and other Chinese community groups met with Leader of the State Opposition Barry O’Farrell and Shadow Minister for Citizenship Anthony Roberts at NSW Parliament House.
ICAC meeting
Recently, numerous reports have surfaced of Asian Australians attempting bribery or engaging in corrupt behaviour. CAF met with the Independent Commission Against Corruption to discuss the issue.
Former Premier Rees listening to Chinese community leaders
Former Premier Nathan Rees and the NSW Community Relations Commission invited CAF along with other representatives from the Chinese community to Governor Macquarie Tower to discuss issues that are of concern.
Premier vows attacks on Indian students won't be tolerated
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees, Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione and senior Cabinet Ministers met with over 40 leaders from the Indian Community to assure them to allay any fears over recent bashings of Indian students in Melbourne.
Funds for play on racial harrassment
The Chinese Australian Forum has announced it will provide $5, 000 in seeding funds for a play focusing on the issue of racial-harassment at schools.
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Upcoming Events
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Annual General Meeting 2009 Venue: Kam Fook Restaurant, Westfield Chatswood Keynote Speaker: Professor Jocelyn Chey "All Roads Lead to Beijing" Date: 24th October 2009 Time: 4pm
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Bill of Rights Forum: Does Australia need a Bill of Rights? Date: Friday 20th November 2009 Speakers: FOR - Dr Sarah Pritchard QC, Barrister at Law AGAINST - Julian Leeser, co-editor of Don't Leave Us Without The Bill Moderator:...
Today's Poll
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Due to recent events concerning overseas Indian students, the Chinese Australian Forum is interested to find out the experience of Chinese students in Australia. All responses will be strictly confidential. Read more...