2nd Draft #OMEL Declaration!
Remember special declaration assembly 3pm today @ Flagstaff Gardens!
First Declaration of Occupy Melbourne
We stand in solidarity with the people in the Occupy movement in Australia and across theĀ globe. In the name of freedom and democratic processes, we stand resolutely in opposition to unjustĀ and unsustainable systems and practices world-wide.Ā
Our VisionĀ
We recognise that we occupy already occupied land and that Indigenous sovereignty hasĀ never been ceded. The formation of a treaty, together with acknowledging the ongoing impacts ofĀ colonisation, must be the basis of solidarity with Indigenous peoples.Ā We seek the creation of a just and equitable society in which political and economic power is notĀ concentrated in the hands of a small minority.Ā
We seek broad social change and aspire to end all forms of exploitation, oppression, war andĀ marginalisation throughout the world.Ā We envision an economic, financial and monetary system that is sustainable, democratic and just. WeĀ believe this requires fundamental changes to the current system and to structures of state and globalĀ corporate power.Ā
We believe that there is nothing more powerful than an engaged people inspired by the visionĀ of a better future. Our vision is of a world in which all beings, present and future, have the opportunity toĀ flourish peacefully, harmoniously and respectfully on the living entity that is our planet.Ā
To realise this vision, we occupy Melbourne and reclaim public space. Through this Declaration we inviteĀ people to participate and engage with this Occupation.Ā
Our Occupation
We are an open and evolving grassroots peopleās movement. We welcome, support, and areĀ comprised of people of all ethnicity's, cultures, abilities, genders, ages, sexualities, and faiths. WeĀ embrace our differences and choose not to be affiliated with any political party orĀ organisation.Ā
Our ProcessĀ
We seek to understand and learn from one another and to open up spaces for discussion andĀ dialogue. Our movement is leaderless and non-hierarchical.Ā
We make decisions through an inclusive, participatory, and direct democratic process. WeĀ aspire to consensus-based decision-making in which all voices inform and direct the decisions made.Ā
We do not believe it is enough to demand change from the top down nor wait for change toĀ arrive. We strive to live our values to the best of our ability, by reflecting our commitments toĀ inclusive democracy, justice, community and sustainability in all our actions and pursuits.
We proceed peacefully with unshakable conviction: humbly, passionately, and in the spirit of celebration.Ā










