Monday, October 10, 2011

Seeking Asylum

Is there a just solution?


The Rerum Novarum Oration 2011

Orator

Bishop Vincent Long van Nguyen OFMConv

Vincent Long van Nguyen born 3 December 1961 in Gia-Kiem Vietnam. Escaping from Vietnam in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, he arrived in Australia in December 1981 after a perilous voyage by boat.

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in May 2011, Bishop Vincent is the first person of Vietnamese background to hold this position and proudly the first asylum seeker elevated to such Office.

Respondent

Hon. Malcolm Fraser, AC, CH, CGL, PC

John Malcolm Fraser born 21 May 1930 in Melbourne to a family long steeped in politics and grazing.

He was elected to Parliament in 1955, serving as Minister in a variety of portfolios including Defence, and Education and Science. He was elected as Australia’s 22nd Prime Minister in 1975, and retired in 1983.

Since leaving parliament, Mr Fraser has played an eminent role in international relations, appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.

Tuesday 11 October 2011 • 7pm for 7.30pm start

Central Hall, 20-22 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Light refreshments available from 7pm

Information: Mark Clarke (03) 9926 5727

RSVP: Friday, 7 October 2011 • justice@cam.org.au

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