To those intending to participate in any direct actions at the site of the proposed McDonald’s outlet in Tecoma, it is vital that you read the following guidelines.

Throughout this campaign we have gained respect and support globally from individuals and media. This is due to the creative and respectful actions we have employed to voice our disgust at this ‘inappropriate development’. If this support is to continue it is vital that we all maintain the high level of integrity that has been shown so far.

We invite people who join us in support to respect the following Peaceful Direct Action Guidelines:
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Code of Conduct

We carry out peaceful and creative direct actions with the goal of stopping the demolition of Saffron Cottage and the Hazelvale Dairy, and the further intention of stopping a McDonald’s being built in Tecoma.

We invite people who join us in support to respect the following Peaceful Direct Action Guidelines:

• Our actions will be both verbally and physically nonviolent.

• We will respectfully engage with each other, workers, police, and the broader public, even if
they are not showing us the same courtesy.

• We will endeavour to keep the situation calm.

• We will be mindful of each other’s physical and emotional welfare.

• In the interest of safety and media representation, we will request that no children or pets be present.

• We commit to debriefing and following up with people who participate.

• We will have designated roles with lines of responsibility (e.g: media liaison, police liaison, legal observer) and ask for these to be respected.

• We will not consider an action over until every person has been released from police custody, or is free to leave.

• We will not consider this campaign over until any resulting court cases are completed.

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What can you do?

• Film and photograph the event

• Share everything on Twitter and Instagram – #TecomaRoars #NoMaccasintheHills

• Make and hold a sign – be loud and proud

• Sign and share the online petition

• Get more information at www.activistsrights.org.au

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Download a copy of the Code of Conduct
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Former Greens Party leader Bob Brown showed his support for the campaign this week, wishing us well in our fight.

Thanks Bob!

The ‘Resistance is Fertile – No McDonald’s in Tecoma’ album, released earlier this year, is now available for digital download in your choice of high-quality MP3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire!

The album consists of 16 songs performed by some of the Hills most talented musicians. Many of the songs on the album were written specifically for the campaign.

1 The Ballad of Tecoma – Brian Baker (3.44)
2 My Home – Penelope Arvanitakis (2:27)
3 The Garden (Rest in Peace) – Lily and King (4:28)
4 Trash and Treasure – Carolyn Oates (4:04)
5 Boom Town – Jed Rowe (3:51)
6 Raise Your Voice Up Loud – Rebellious Bird (4:01)
7 No Fries with That – Dave Stergo (3:41)
8 Out of the City – Melody Moon (3:14)
9 No McDonald’s in Tecoma – Rory McDougall (2:49)
10 Old Emerald Road – Cath Russell (3:28)
11 Rude – Penelope Swales (4:11)
12 Ronald you’re a Clown – Mc Zee Zee (1:32)
13 Will it be Tomorrow – The Advocates (4:17)
14 Forgiveness – Ben Kelly (4:02)
15 We Don’t Want You Around Here – Bill Brodie Coupland (3:01)
16 Prophecy of Love – Dom McKay (4:08)

DOWNLOAD A COPY TODAY!