XR has now been active for 7 years with enormous success. We now wish to reach out to our supporters to gain their planned involvement and to gain input on our future directions

XR members are currently organising Slow Marches in the city and suburbs. The first is intended to occur in mid August and will then occur approximately every 4 weeks. This will involve a group of us walking on the roadway. It is intended that these will be non arrestable, although this may change in the future, especially if our numbers grow

It has been suggested that rather than a week of action in December, we organise a Climate March To Canberra. This will involve a group of people walking from Melbourne to Canberra and then doing actions in Canberra. It is estimate it will take 4 weeks, travelling 25 kms per day. People can join for any period of time from 1 day to 4 weeks. On each day they can walk the whole 25 kms, or whatever part they wish. If they do not wish to walk there will be support tasks to do.

There will still be smaller actions going on including:

• Banner Drops
• Weekly vigil outside parliament house
• actions during the Week of COP in Nov
• Support for Rising tide in Newcastle in November

There is concern that our supporters may prefer an alternative action to do at the end of the year, rather than a walk to Canberra. In particular they may think that a week of action in Melbourne is more appropriate. Here is a chance for you to have your say on this, or any other ideas you may have.