Kites are banned at Woomera - plastic bags turned into toys for children are obviously too serious a threat to the territorial integrity of Australia. For this week's vigil at Maribyrnong, No One Is Illegal called on people to come and fly kites outside the camp in solidarity with the detainees and those at Woomera and elsewhere. About thirty people turned out in good kite-flying conditions. Speakers included Pamela Curr, Damien Lawson and Kylie Wilkinson, who led the kite-making. The vigil ended as usual with some rousing chanting, with a clearly audible response from within.
One thing that caught the eye was the stockpile of razor wire ready for the new fence already partially constructed around the camp. More than one of those present found it hard to believe this was happening in Australia.
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