How we lit the dark

1,605 views · Published 16 February 2015 · 2:20 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: GetUp! Australia · 2015 · News & Politics

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On Sunday 23 February, more than 30,000 Australians turned out across the country and around the world to spread light during a dark time in Australian history. Support GetUp! Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rVCqWw

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Together, Australians gave hope and radiated compassion to asylum seekers suffering under our government's cruel and punishing policies.

Now, a year has passed, and our message is still as pertinent as it was last year. Let's light the dark to remind Australia and our political leaders, that we have not forgotten Reza, nor have we forgotten the thousands of men who remain on the island.

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