Official FNWA launch

The First Nations Workers Alliance Official launch

Friday 9th June 2017 – in conjunction with celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Palm Island Strike, Townsville.

ACTU Head Office – 365 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Drinks, media and speakers at 9am

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