The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is urging all Australian business leaders to follow the lead of Australia’s Future Fund and AustralianSuper in divesting their investments in Russian companies. ‘Business leaders in Australia must make a strong stand against the war that Russia is waging in Ukraine. The loss of life, pain, and suffering caused by … [Read more...]
#BoycottRussia campaign: Russian products to be pulled from Australian grocery shelves
The Endeavour Group yesterday announced it was removing products of Russian origin from their stores, hotels and online businesses, including Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Cellarmasters and ALH hotels. Mr Stefan Romaniw, Co-Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), has called on other Australian retailers to follow with a #BoycottRussia campaign. ‘Retailers … [Read more...]
Sydney Opera House to be lit up in the blue and yellow as Australian’s #StandWithUkraine
The iconic Sydney Opera House will be lit up in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag from tonight between 8-11pm, for a week, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, and NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet, will join a #StandWithUkraine gathering tomorrow outside the Opera House from 8pm. ‘NSW stands with the … [Read more...]
Joint Media Statement – Economic measures against Russia and lethal military equipment for Ukraine
The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer Senator the Hon. Marise Payne Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Women The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Minister for Defence JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT Monday 28 February 2022 ECONOMIC MEASURES AGAINST RUSSIA AND LETHAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR UKRAINE The Australian Government is … [Read more...]
#StandWithUkraine events this weekend around Australia
Around Australia this weekend, there will be rallies and church services in support of the people of Ukraine. ‘We are rallying and praying this weekend to support Ukraine against Putin’s unwarranted, illegal and brutal occupation of its country. Our hearts go out to the 44 million innocent men, women and children of Ukraine who must now face war, suffering and deprivation,’ … [Read more...]
Australian government offers visa help for Ukrainian nationals
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs the Hon Minister Alex Hawke MP has instructed the Department of Home Affairs to accelerate the conclusion of Ukrainian visa applications to Australia, and is considering options for support through Australia’s humanitarian, skilled, student, and other visa programs. The attached fact sheet … [Read more...]
ECAJ Statement on Ukraine
“We watch with anguish and despair as the people of Ukraine face war, loss of life, and the prospect of loss of land, and loss of freedom. Ukraine is a sovereign state and its people have the absolute right to determine their future. The military conquest of another state’s territory under the pretext that the invader is protecting inhabitants of the same ethnicity, has a … [Read more...]
#StandWithUkraine events this weekend around Australia
On Thursday 24 February, Ukrainians were woken all around their country to the sound of bombs in their cities. An unshakeable aggressor, who believes in imperial conquest, had decided to invade their country. Join the Australian-Ukrainian community as they pray and rally to support Ukraine against Putin’s totally unwarranted, illegal and brutal occupation of their … [Read more...]
STATEMENT BY THE COUNCIL OF ESTONIAN SOCIETIES IN AUSTRALIA (AESL)
RE THE RUSSIAN AGGRESSION IN UKRAINE 24 February 2022 [Estonian Day of Independence, 1918] The Council Of Estonian Societies In Australia, which represents the Estonian diaspora in Australia, condemns Russia’s actions and behaviour in and around Ukraine. The AESL: considers that the actions of the Russian Federation are a flagrant breach of international laws and … [Read more...]
Russia Launches Full Scale Attack on Ukraine
The launch of a full-scale invasion on Ukraine by Russia started at 5am Kyiv time this morning. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemns this action, which breaches all international conventions. Stefan Romaniw, co-Chair of the AFUO, said upon news of the first missiles striking numerous cities, including Kyiv, … [Read more...]
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