Australia

In Melbourne a photo exhibition, "Deadly Legacy" and a power point show on cluster munitions were displayed. “Bombs Begone” t-shirts were available to buy and ANBL material on cluster munitions and the Convention was distributed. The event had been widely publicised and was well attended, with many people reading the information available and asking questions. Young people were also encouraged to participate in the EIF celebrations, with a poetry and song competition open to all secondary and university students in South Australia.

In Tasmania, in association with the Mines Victims and Clearance Trust (MiVAC) there was a replica cluster munition strike set up just by the Salamanca Markets, on the lawn of the Tasmanian Parliament. Posters were laid out to imitate a makeshift trail through contaminated land. MiVAC also had an information table and display board.

The Australian Broadcasting Commission 24/7 news channel also devoted significant time to the Entry into Force day. Lorel Thomas also did two radio interviews, in both Adelaide and Sydney.

Ms. Lorel Thomas, ANBL, lorelt@optusnet.com.au

Mr. Robert Rands, CMC Australia, rrands@bigpond.net.au

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