***Please sign only if you live in the Surf Coast Shire.

This petition calls upon the attention of Mayor Liz Pattison, CEO Robyn Seymour, and the Councillors of the Surf Coast Shire Council.

It embodies the concerns and sentiments of our community members regarding the situation in Gaza, highlighting the urgency for the Surf Coast Shire Council to stand in solidarity.

The petition emphasises the council's pivotal role in addressing both local and global social justice issues and urges them to align with councils such as Darebin, Wyndham, and Merri-bek in passing a Motion of Solidarity for a total ceasefire in Gaza.

This gesture not only sends a powerful message of peace and justice but also represents the diverse voices within our community and calls upon a motion supporting:

• Immediate Ceasefire: The proposed motion urges the State and Federal Government to demand an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, recognizing the urgency of ending hostilities.
• End Illegal Occupation: The motion underscores the critical need to put an end to the illegal occupation of Palestinian Territories, emphasising the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict.
• Condemnation of Discrimination: The motion unequivocally condemns anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and racism in all forms. It signals a commitment to combating discrimination both within Australia and on the international stage.

Rooted in the principles of justice, peace, and humanity, this petition earnestly seeks the support of Surf Coast Shire Council for the Motion of Solidarity for Gaza.