Following a successful inaugural Shed a Tier Congress at Parliament house in Canberra on 22 June, the second Shed a Tier Congress is taking place, again in Parliament house, Canberra, on Friday 21 September 2001.

The event will be chaired by Jim Snow, the former federal MP for Eden Monaro, and scheduled speakers are:

Shed a Tier founder Max Bradley (to welcome)

ACT Chief Minister Gary Humphries

Professor Brian Howe (former Deputy Prime Minister)

Democrat Senator John Cherry

Rodney Hall (award winning author)

All members of the public are welcome to attend the congress, which will be held in Committee room 2R1 according to the following provisional agenda:

9.45 am Guests and Presenters seated

9.50 Introduction: Jim Snow

9.55 Welcoming speech: Max Bradley

10.00-10.20 Opening Keynote Speech: ACT Chief Minister Gary Humphries

Questions 10 mins

10.30-10.50 Keynote Speaker: Mr Brian Howe - the advantages of the regional approach

Questions 10 mins

11.00-11.20 morning tea

11.20-11.40 Keynote Speaker: Senator John Cherry - the Democrat Policy Questions 10 mins

11.50-12.10 Keynote Speaker Mr Rodney Hall (author of Abolish the States!)

Questions 10 mins

12.20-13.30 lunch

13.30 pm Where to from here? [discussion/workshop]

- campaign linking in with research

- local congresses and/or extending tthe reach of electronic discussion

- discussions, motions and resolutions arising from the day.

3.30 pm close.

Yo arrange entry passes, people are asked to send an RSVP to Mark Drummond by Wednesday 19 September, by email to markld@ozemail.com.au, by phone on 02 6255 0772, or by mail to 5 Loddon Street Kaleen ACT 2617.

Further information on these issues can be found at the Abolish the States Collective home page.