Brown to receive peace prize

Brown to receive peace prize

Greens leader Senator Bob Brown is the  recipient of this year’s Australian Peace Prize.
Awarded by the Peace Organisation of Australia, the prize honours those who have made significant contributions to promoting world peace.
Brown will join such luminaries as human rights lawyer Julian Burnside QC and World Vision CEO Tim Costello.
Since being elected to the Senate in 1996, Brown has raised and fought for a number of human rights issues. He has supported the West Papuan independence movement, objected to China’s occupation of Tibet and been a vocal opponent of the war in Iraq.
Brown will receive the award on Tuesday September 22 at a ceremony in Melbourne.

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One response to “Brown to receive peace prize”

  1. Bob Brown you are a hero not just for our environment but for the rights of our community.

    Well done Bob, you are our own own Harvey Milk! You have put up with lying bastards who have made things up about in the Liberal Party such as Bill Hefner, conducting yourself with great dignity and grace at all times.

    I was proud when you stood up the president of George Bush when those Bastards in the Liberal Party man handled you out of the House.

    You have been proven time and time again to be right on the money mate. Thank you Bob. You deserve this. Good luck to you and your supportive partner who allowed you to reach your full potential.