It has been another hectic two weeks at the AVN. It is nigh on impossible to keep up with every bit of content at the moment but we are doing our very best.

A big thank you for all the support that has been shown towards the AVN members’ Vaxxed Bus. We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the response. 

Meryl recently did an interview (a very in- depth interview! Meryl cannot contain her excitement!) with Polly Tommey about the AVN’s bus. Watch it here to catch up on all the latest bus information.

You can support the Bus and the tour here: https://shop.avn.org.au/collections/sponsor-the-avn/products/copy-of-one-off-sponsorship-of-the-avn

There are two new parliamentary petitions that we are asking everyone to sign. Click on the images to be taken to the petition for signing.

The basic human right to decide what pharmaceutical products the population of Australia wishes to use or not use is being violated by employers from many different sectors including department stores, hardware stores, grocery stores, childcare centres, and health care related services. These employers are issuing unlawful requirements for all employees to receive an Influenza Vaccination to gain, or maintain employment More than ever, people are extremely fearful of losing their income in the current economic environment and thus, are being coerced into taking this medication in breach of true informed consent as detailed in The Australian Immunisation Handbook. (continued)

We therefore ask the House to immediately launch an investigation leading to disciplinary action for employers wrongfully and unlawfully pressuring their employees into being receiving the Influenza Vaccination, any vaccination, medication, or medical procedure in exchange for maintaining or establishing employment.

This petition currently has 8506 signatures and closes on the 10th June. It is important that you follow the email instructions after signing to ensure your signature is added.

A directive issued by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on March 18th 2020 based on advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) instructed all states and territories to enforce all residential aged care workers, visitors, and contractors to be injected with the Influenza Vaccination from May 1, or lose employment, visitation with loved ones, and the ability for contractors to work on the premises. (continued)

We therefore ask the House to remove all federal directives which mandate medication with the Influenza Vaccination in order to maintain employment, visitation of loved ones, and contractor visits to Residential Aged Care Facilities.

This petition currently has 17,559 signatures and closes on the 10th June. It is important that you follow the email instructions after signing to ensure your signature is added.

Two legal professionals have stepped forward to offer assistance to those who have been impacted by the flu vaccine directives for aged care workers and visitors. If you are seeking legal assistance in such matters it may be worth contacting them to discuss your situation.

Nathan Buckley: http://www.gandblawyers.com.au/nathan-buckley/4594170632

Serene Teffaha: http://advocateme.com.au/lawyer/serene-teffaha/

In our last newsletter we promoted Meryl’s UTW interview with Kent Heckenlively. Kent was an informative and entertaining guest and for those who missed the episode please catch up here. 

Last week’s episode of UTW featured Meryl doing what she does best, taking a detailed look at all of the vaccination issues of the week

With so much breaking news around the Covid 19 situation Meryl aired a special episode of UTW mid-week to discuss statements made by Covid 19 Coordination Commission board member Jane Halton

Tomorrow on UTW a guest will be speaking about the Peaceful Protest Walks that are taking place on the 30th of May.

The AVN has not been involved in these events but feel it is important to pass along this information. 

Sydney - Hyde Park 12PM (Walk to Parliament House) 

Canberra - Old Parliament House 12PM (Walk to Parliament House) 

Brisbane - King George Square 1PM 

Melbourne - Botanical Gardens Burswood Ave - 12PM (Walk around Botanical Gardens

Perth - Legislative Counsel 12PM 

Adelaide - Malls Balls 12PM

Hobart - Parliament House 12PM

PEACEFUL PROTEST WALK RULES • Stay walking along the circuit at 1.5 metres apart from others • Keep walking and moving or exercising on the spot • Remain calm at all times. The coordinators will lead peaceful chants • Wear or pin your signs to your clothing and keep your hands free • Use paper or material banners and signs °

Tomorrow Meryl will also be interviewing Victor Tey from Exercising My Rights

about his recent arrest and his thoughts on how his exercise initiative is being received.

Please make sure you find the time to watch this week’s episode of the Highwire. Del and his team are doing a mighty job of bringing forward incredible information and analysis every week.

We have been so heartened by the exponential growth of activism within the community. Everyone is finding their voice and are no longer afraid to say that they believe in health freedom, informed consent and bodily autonomy. 

In the words of Margaret Mead

Don't forget to check out the new books in our shop (listed below)

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Neither of these issues have stopped us before, but we are asking those who would like screenings to please contact us at avnenquiries@avn.org.au to say what area you live in and how many hours you will be available to help us in organising the event. We also hope that if we do bring the screening (or a seminar) to your area, you will be able to help publicise it amongst your networks to make it as well-attended as possible.