What you can do - Send a Letter
Below is a list of people whom you can contact to voice your concerns.
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Email:ThePremier@premiers.qld.gov.au
Facsimile: 07 3221 3631
The Premier of Queensland
PO Box 15185
City East
Queensland 4002
The Hon Peter Beattie MLA
Re: Call for a Senate Inquiry into the Dr Haneef case
I am writing in support of your call to have a senate inquiry into the handling of the Dr Haneef case by the Australian Federal Police and the way the case has been used for political expediency.
We urge you to keep the pressure and momentum on this very important issue to ensure that Dr Haneef receives a fair trial and that the rule of law is not undermined in this country.
Yours sincerely
Your signature
Your name
Your address
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Email:Kevin.Rudd.MP@aph.gov.au
Fax: (02) 6277 8495
Leader of the Opposition
PO Box 476A
Morningside
Qld 4170
The Hon Kevin Rudd MP
Re: The case of Mohamed Haneef
I would like to express my concern at the government’s handling of Dr Mohamed Haneef’s case as well as my thorough disappointment at the lack of conviction of the Australian Labor Party at demanding that Dr Mohamed Haneef receive a fair trial.
Dr Haneef’s case has demonstrated grave defects in the application and interpretation of the anti-terrorism laws by law enforcement agencies and thus must be reviewed. As an opposition and a government-in-waiting, I as a voter would like to see the Australian Labor Party take a strong stance as protecting human rights as well as having well-balanced anti-terrorism legislation by amending the current laws.
The Australian Labor Party must show leadership on social justice issues like Dr Haneef’s case in order to show the electorate it will not stand for political expediency, marginalization and fear to win votes at the next election.
Yours sincerely,
Your signature
Your name
Your address
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Email:Arch.Bevis.MP@aph.gov.au
Fax: (02) 6277 8534
Shadow Minister for Homeland Security, Territories, Justice and Customs
PO Box 83
Grange Qld 4051
The Hon Arch Bevis MP
Re: The case of Mohamed Haneef
I would like to express my concern at the government’s handling of Dr Mohamed Haneef’s case as well as my thorough disappointment at the lack of conviction of the Australian Labor Party at demanding that Dr Mohamed Haneef receive a fair trial.
Dr Haneef’s case has demonstrated grave defects in the application and interpretation of the anti-terrorism laws by law enforcement agencies and thus must be reviewed. As an opposition and a government-in-waiting, I as a voter would like to see the Australian Labor Party take a strong stance as protecting human rights as well as having well-balanced anti-terrorism legislation by amending the current laws.
The Australian Labor Party must show leadership on social justice issues like Dr Haneef’s case in order to show the electorate it will not stand for political expediency, marginalization and fear to win votes at the next election.
Yours sincerely,
Your signature
Your name
Your address
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Contact Form:http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members/memfeedback.asp?id=0J4
Fax: (02) 6273 4102
Attorney-General
PO Box 1866
Hornsby Westfield
NSW 1635
The Hon Philip Ruddock MP
Re: The case of Mohamed Haneef
I would like to express my concern at the government’s handling of Dr Mohamed Haneef’s case. The denial of natural justice in this case will no doubt adversely affect his chances of getting a fair trial.
Dr Haneef’s case has clearly demonstrated grave defects in the application and interpretation of the anti-terrorism laws by law enforcement agencies and thus must be reviewed. As the government that drafted and introduced these laws, it must realise that these laws need to be amended in the near future in order to balance it with protection of human rights provisions so that incidents like Dr Haneef’s case do not reoccur.
Yours sincerely,
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Your name
Your address
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Contact form: http://www.pm.gov.au/contact/index.cfm
Fax: (02) 6273 4100
The Prime Minister
PO Box 336
Gladesville
NSW 2111
The Hon John Howard MP
Re: The case of Mohamed Haneef
I would like to express my concern at the government’s handling of Dr Mohamed Haneef’s case. The denial of natural justice in this case will no doubt adversely affect his chances of getting a fair trial.
Dr Haneef’s case has clearly demonstrated grave defects in the application and interpretation of the anti-terrorism laws by law enforcement agencies and thus must be reviewed. As the government that drafted and introduced these laws, it must realise that these laws need to be amended in the near future in order to balance it with protection of human rights provisions so that incidents like Dr Haneef’s case do not reoccur.
Yours sincerely,
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Your name
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2 comments:
There are also some protests being organised. These street expressions of support for Dr Haneef and civil liberites can be quite important - previous actions recieved world-wide media coverage and assisted in bringing the world;s attention to the case
Sydney:
Justice for Haneef speakout
Friday, July 27, 5pm
Sydney Town Hall
plus
Rally and speakers
12pm, Saturday Aug 4,
Sydney Town Hall
Organised by Stop the War Coalition and the Stop Bush Coalition
www.stopwar coalition.org, www.stopbush2007.org
Melbourne:
Justice for Haneef! Restore his visa!
Rally 1pm Sat Aug 4
State Library, cnr Swanston and La Trobe Sts
Sign the justice for Dr Haneef petition online
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/justice-for-dr-haneef.html
Below is Kevin Rudd's reply to the letter posted above:
Dear Faiyaz
Thank you for your correspondence relating to the very important issues surrounding the detention of Dr Haneef.
As there is varying media speculation and general commentary surrounding this case its critical to bear in mind that when it comes to matters of terrorism and matters which concern our civil liberties, the facts must be independently ascertained.
In cancelling Dr Haneef’s visa on 16 July 2007, the Minister stated he acted on the information and advice provided by the Australian Federal Police. Based on the information presented by the Minister for Immigration, the Minister has exercised his discretion under the Migration Act and appears to be acting within the Act.
Labor provided in-principle support to the Minister's decision in good faith and sought a briefing from the Federal Police.
We have been provided with the standard briefings given to the opposition, but it is the government that has access at this stage to the full facts. We've certainly been prepared to accept in good faith the government's information to date.
These facts will be tested, both by the independent DPP as they prepare any case and most importantly they will be tested thoroughly through the court process.
I think that in this situation it is more important than ever for us to respect the independence of our judiciary, and to appreciate the principle of sub judice, and for us to respect that our judicial system can do its job properly, and without undue interference.
Labor will continue to monitor developments in this case very closely, to ensure as far as we can in Opposition, that due process is followed.
I appreciate your concerns and thank you for taking the time to let me know your views.
Kind Regards
Kevin Rudd
Federal Labor Leader
Federal Member for Griffith
SORRY KEVIN BUT THIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!
We need to keep putting pressure on the Labor Party that silence is consent and it is NOT going to be forgotten by us on election day.
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