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Three Tamil men in Victoria have been given suspended sentences after pleading guilty to charges of providing money or resources to a group on the United Nations list of proscribed 鈥渢errorist鈥 organisations.
Hunger strikes and suicides justified by strong moral, ideological, patriotic or religious beliefs usually touch people鈥檚 conscience.

In August 1970, Resistance held its first national conference at the University of New South Wales. Bringing together young people from across Australia, the conference passed resolutions against the Vietnam War, in support of the rights of minority groups around the world and in support of the women's liberation movement. In the 40 years since, Resistance has been part of social movements that have had many victories.