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John Kaye is the President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma, a cross-party coalition of Federal and State Parliamentarians. This page contains John's media releases and speeches in support of Burmese freedom.
Saffron Revolution 1st anniversary focuses on human rights for Burma
Friday 26 September 2008
One year after the uprising against Burma's brutal military dictatorship, the world's attention is yet again focused onto the regime's systematic violation of human rights, according to Greens NSW MP John Kaye.
Twenty years after 8/8/88 uprising, Burmese military regime still brutal and undemocratic
Thursday 07 August 2008
Twenty years ago today more than three thousand Burmese students, activists and monks were murdered by the military regime in scenes of unprecedented violence and brutality. Australia must now sever economic ties with the corrupt and repressive dictatorship, according to the President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma John Kaye.
NSW Upper House passes motion in support of Burmese people
Thursday 08 May 2008
The NSW Legislative Council today passed a motion expressing sympathy for the people of Burma devastated by Cyclone Nargis and calling on the Burmese regime to lift needless restrictions that are hampering international aid efforts.
Burma sits on the knife edge
Wednesday 17 October 2007
The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma has entered a new and crucial phase. The Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma is calling on the Howard government to end the training of police and intelligence officers and join with the international community in stronger sanctions against the military dictatorship.
Burmese community hunger strike enters second day
Tuesday 02 October 2007
Hunger strikers on the steps of the NSW parliament are now into their second day without food to highlight the need for international intervention in Burma. They have the support of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma.
Protest outside Burmese embassy demands troops return to barracks
Thursday 27 September 2007
Members of the Burmese community and other supporters of democracy gathered outside the Burmese embassy in Canberra at lunch time today to demand an end to violence against protestors and arbitrary imprisonment, according to the Secretary of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma, Maung Maung Than.
Burmese Junta violence requires tough sanctions
Wednesday 26 September 2007
As the military dictatorship in Burma begins a brutal crack down on protestors, the President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma, Dr John Kaye MLC, called on the Howard Government condemn the violence and tighten sanctions against the leaders of Burma’s military junta and its financial backers.
Protest against Burma crimes to put pressure on Downer
Thursday 20 September 2007
Supporters of democracy in Burma will rally at 12:30 pm today in front of Foreign Minister Downer’s office in Martin Place, Sydney to pressure the Howard government into taking action against the Junta, according to NSW MP and President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma (ACDB), John Kaye MLC.
Australia must support democracy in Burma
Monday 17 September 2007
The President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma (ACDB), Dr John Kaye MLC, called for the Australian Government to take meaningful action in support of democracy in Burma.
Downer must act to stop crimes against humanity in Burma
Monday 10 September 2007
The Vice-President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma (ACDB), Penny Sharpe, today called for the Burmese regime to be brought to account for its illegal and inhumane treatment of the Burmese people over the last three weeks.
