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Public Statements and Letters of Concern

Image: Bruce Henry, Presiding Clerk, by Gordon Flynn

A Public Statement:
  • is made on behalf of Quakers in Australia and signed by the Presiding Clerk
  • is a formal position that Friends take on contemporary issues that reflect or intersect with our concerns
  • is done in consultation with the QA Coordinator, who normally has received a draft statement from either a Yearly Meeting session, an QA Committee, or a Regional Meeting
A Letter of Concern:
  • is made on behalf of Quakers in Australia and signed by the Presiding Clerk
  • is sent to government official/s to voice a concern that Australian Friends have regarding a public policy, government action (or inaction) or a matter of urgency that Friends believe needs to be addressed

 

Letters of Concern 2024

 

Public Statements 2024

 

Public Statements 2023

Letters of Concern 2023

Letters of Concern 2022

Public Statements 2022

Letters of Concern 2021

Public Statements 2021

Public Statements 2020

Public Statements 2017

Public Statements 2016

 

Letters of Concern 2020

Letters of Concern 2019

Letters of Concern 2018

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