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Demos for BeginnersSo you've never been involved in a demonstration before?The thought of joining a protest demonstration for the first time can be quite daunting for many people. If you are thinking of joining us but don't know what to expect, here's a brief introduction to joining a demonstration with AAQ.
Most of our demos are low key (up to 10 people). You are welcome to be as active as you like: from chanting messages, holding signs, distributing leaflets, or just standing by to bulk up our numbers. We have a good rapport with local police and will always have a media and police spokesperson present, which means that you will not have to enter into a discussion with the public, police or media regarding the demonstration if you do not want to. What to bringAAQ will provide all necessary demonstration material including leaflets, posters and any other materials for the event. Just bring yourself! However, if you are keen on creating your own posters or banners to display, we encourage you to do so. Our intention is to attract as much interest as possible in the plight of the animals we seek to protect. Because of this, large posters, marquees, costumes and other creative props work well to add to the success of a demonstration. Keeping a level of creativity and spontaneity at demos helps to raise public interest and break down the barrier to discussion. If you aren't able to attend a planned AAQ event but are keen to organise a demonstration yourself, here are a few tips: It's easy!Holding a demonstration can be elaborate with many people, or as simple as one person distributing leaflets on a footpath. Just one set of hands can distribute to hundreds of pedestrians. Areas with high pedestrian traffic are best, and in these places many people will be used to being offered flyers on the street and won't consider your actions out of the ordinary or confrontational. If you are on your own, be prepared to discuss the topic you are protesting about with interested pedestrians. It is your right to protestProtesting is legal and your local authorities will respect and protect your right to hold a peaceful protest in a public space. If you aren't in Australia, check with your council for any local regulations that may relate to peaceful protest.
Want to know more?Contact us with any questions you may have. We'd love to hear from you. |
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