On International Women's Day, Australia and 10 other countries will sign a revised version of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, rebranded as the 'Comprehensive Progressive' TPP (CPTPP).
But there is nothing 'progressive' about this agreement.
It gives special rights to foreign investors to sue governments over domestic laws, entrenches stronger monopolies on medicines, restricts the regulation of essential services and will result in more vulnerable temporary migrant workers.
You are invited to a public forum to hear about the impact that the CPTPP will have on women across the globe.
Dr Patricia Ranald (AFTINET), Michelle Higelin (Executive Director, ActionAid) and Jane Brock (Immigrant Women's Speakout Association) will discuss the implications of the CPTPP for women.
Friday March 9, 12.30pm - 2pm
Jubilee Room, NSW Parliament House,
Macquarie Street, Sydney 2000 NSW.
Admission is FREE, but places are limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to campaign@aftinet.org.au
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