The Great Debate: In the Face of the Enormity of Global Threats, Local Action is a Waste of Time

Added on 17th Jun 2008

In the end, grass roots organisations, local action, will always triumph. It may take time, but local action will flourish, not diminish.

The Hon. Joan Kirner AC

Meredith Carter

Debbie Kilroy

Jenny McGregor

Stella Young

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