Hearings and Submissions
This week and next are again full of important government hearings - where ALIA and it’s members will be represented.
I will be representing the Safer Internet Group at the 8th July Melbourne Hearing of the Joint Select Committee on Cybersafety.
And then at the 12th July Adelaide Hearing of the Inquiry into School Libraries and Teacher Librarians, I will be making the final presentation on behalf of ALIA (with thanks to the staff and members who have assisted with all the preparations for these important sessions).
We also await the call of the Federal Election 2010. Hope you have all updated your details with the AEC. (on a lighter note, this Getup video is a unique way to encourage young voters)
ALIA is preparing election materials for members and these will be available shortly. If you have not attended one of the Every Member an Advocate seminars (free for ALIA members) there are still some places available.
Even if you can’t be there in person this week at one of the hearings, or listen online, know that as a member of ALIA you are a part of this vital work. You can always read the transcripts from the websites later. Our previous submissions also go up on the ALIA website here as we receive permission from each committee to do so.
Sue Hutley, ALIA Executive Director