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Welcome to the Fellowship of the Round Table (F.O.R.T)

F.O.R.T. is a long –established discussion and study group. Our aim is to raise political/cultural consciousness and to network for social change by holding regular open Forums. F.O.R.T. has no links or connections with any political, business, social or religious organisation, whatsoever, All funds are spent on printed/internet information and public meetings.

We believe in the importance of culture, individuality and moral integrity and in the dignity, value and liberty of each person.

Our Motto: ‘We serve Truth, not consensus’.

Epictetus, the Greek stoic philosopher of the first century, said, “it is better by yielding to truth, to conquer opinion, than by yielding to opinion, to be defeated by truth”.

F.O.R.T. organises regular evening Forums at Parliament House Sydney, inviting high profile guest Speakers to address current, cutting edge Topics in the beautiful Jubilee Room. So join us in a pre supper, enjoy the prepared talks, prepare your questions for our Speakers, spread the word and keep your eye on this website for details of our next Forum.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS
Sunday, 21 February 2010 00:00

2010 Forum

The 14th. forum of the Fellowship of the Round Table will be held in the Jubilee Room, Parliament House, MacQuarie Street, Sydney on St. Patrick's day 17th. March 2010 6pm to 8:30pm.  The topic is

'Peak Oil - Is this the end of civililisation as we know it ?'

The speakers are:

Dr Garry Glazebrook PhD
Dr. Glazebrook is a senior lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, has been a member of Ron Christy Public Inquiry into Public Transport and has been nominated to speak by ASPO Australia.

Ms Lee Rhiannon, MLC
The Hon Ms Lee Rhiannon is a prominent member of the New South Wales Greens and is well known for her work in relation to the Peak Oil Response Bill 2008.

The Reverend the Hon. Dr Gordon Keith Mackenzie Moyes AC MLC
The Reverend the Hon. Dr Gordon Moyes AC MLC is a member of the Family First Party and voted in favour of the Peak Oil Response Bill 2008.

Mr Ian Cohen, MLC
Ian Cohen has been a pioneering community-based environmental and social justice activist since 1980 and voted in favour of the Peak Oil Response Bill 2008.

Peter Driscoll
Peter Driscoll is a former Insurance company executive who co-founded Transition Sydney Incorporated in 2008 with the aim of promoting and supporting transition initiatives throughout the greater Sydney region to help local communities meet the challenges of post-peak urban living.

Each speaker will talk for up to 15 minutes and treat the topic as he or she chooses.

Questions from the floor when the speakers have concluded

Entry: $20 p.p $10 (concession) includes tea and biscuits before the Forum.

Enquiries: phone 02 9340 1055 or E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ring or email to reserve your seat.  Payment can be made at the door but seats are limited

 

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