November 13th and the helicopters are buzzing, the police are swarming and Brisbane is waiting to be stung by motorcades and searches. That's the media view. Here are some images from the last 2 days that tell my G20 story. C20. Buzz words: inclusive development Selfies. Buzz words: Shine the light Kms of fencing. Buzz word: security … Continue reading G20 in pictures
Yesterday was a great day at City Hall in the heart of Brisbane. An unusual bunch gathered - business people with a wide range of experience; academics, pastors, lawyers, policy analysts and G20 watchers. We had a couple of things in common: a desire to encourage the best standards … Continue reading Shape business for God and good
November 9th Micah Challenge actions at the G20 have got off to a great start. Reddacliffe Sq at the end of Queen St Mall became a mock tax haven, the world's biggest mock tax haven in fact! Because it was actually the first G20 'protest' … Continue reading G20 events underway – it’s good to be in the public square
November 6th A few days ago, Brisbane Airport banned a billboard that it deemed 'too political' because it referred to tax evasion's dirty money. (The photo shows the offensive advert being held by Maggie Murphy from Transparency International) Why is that controversial when billboards promoting rampant consumerism or sexual innuendo are deemed acceptable? And why … Continue reading Tax scandals show why we should speak out
Two weeks away from the G20 meeting in Brisbane, typical press stories have started to appear. They set out a narrative that’s all about conflict: Vladimir Putin is seen as the bad boy of the meeting whom the Australian Prime Minister is keen to put in his place; and already police have already started to … Continue reading Shirtfronting havoc at G20
Waiting at Heathrow for plane to Australia. It's a trip I've done many many times but none with this much scary significance. Christians in Australia will represent over 81, 450 people from 172 nations who have signed the Global Call - people from Vietnam, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia, Andorra, The Bahamas and China. From Slovenia, … Continue reading 80,000 voices from 172 nations going to Brisbane
October 20th I’m off to Australia this weekend to prepare for EXPOSED, #shinethelight events in Brisbane. Lots of things on the to-do list: 1. Arrange meeting with the Treasurer to present Global Call signatures, shinethelight selfies and the Open Letter. Together, these actions represent half a billion people! Which is amazing. 2. Get lots of … Continue reading Going to Brisbane
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