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He was whisked inside the airport around 6:00am without access to media
or his supporters. He is expected to depart on a 10.25am flight to Los
Angeles.
Around 30 demonstrated their support for Scott and his commitment to peaceful protest at Melbourne airport, with placards saying: "Thanks for your non-violence Scott", "Free Speech", and "Scott, send my love to George (W Bush)".
Scott is expected to be met by US supporters when he arrives at Houston, Texas, including the human rights organisation Global Exchange.
Greenpeace Political Liaison Officer, Helen Oakey said, "This is a sad day for our democracy and all Australians should be concerned. Scott's detention and removal will damage our reputation internationally."
Ms Oakey was able to meet with Scott late yesterday and relay messages to his family and friends, and to the Australian public.
Mr Parkin said, "I find this entire experience incomprehensible and am still baffled as to why my visa has been cancelled. I hope that when Australians visit the US that they are allowed to voice their critcism of government and corporate policy without fear of reprisal, and that they are freely allowed to participate in peaceful protest."
"I am a student of mass social movements in the tradition of Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Jr and I think that these movements have shown us the way to achieve positive social change," said Mr Parkin.
Scott gratefully acknowledged the surge of public support he has received, "To my family and friends, everyone who is supporting me, both in Australia and in the US, I'd like to thank you for the overwhelming support that I have received."
IN CANBERRA THIS MORNING
Coinciding with Mr Parkin's departure, supporters will gather at Parliament House in Canberra and show how Scott taught Peace Activism in his workshops.
10:00am
Parliament House, Canberra
Committee Room R1 S3
Around 30 demonstrated their support for Scott and his commitment to peaceful protest at Melbourne airport, with placards saying: "Thanks for your non-violence Scott", "Free Speech", and "Scott, send my love to George (W Bush)".
Scott is expected to be met by US supporters when he arrives at Houston, Texas, including the human rights organisation Global Exchange.
Greenpeace Political Liaison Officer, Helen Oakey said, "This is a sad day for our democracy and all Australians should be concerned. Scott's detention and removal will damage our reputation internationally."
Ms Oakey was able to meet with Scott late yesterday and relay messages to his family and friends, and to the Australian public.
Mr Parkin said, "I find this entire experience incomprehensible and am still baffled as to why my visa has been cancelled. I hope that when Australians visit the US that they are allowed to voice their critcism of government and corporate policy without fear of reprisal, and that they are freely allowed to participate in peaceful protest."
"I am a student of mass social movements in the tradition of Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Jr and I think that these movements have shown us the way to achieve positive social change," said Mr Parkin.
Scott gratefully acknowledged the surge of public support he has received, "To my family and friends, everyone who is supporting me, both in Australia and in the US, I'd like to thank you for the overwhelming support that I have received."
IN CANBERRA THIS MORNING
Coinciding with Mr Parkin's departure, supporters will gather at Parliament House in Canberra and show how Scott taught Peace Activism in his workshops.
10:00am
Parliament House, Canberra
Committee Room R1 S3
For further information or comment
Media inquiries Paul Sheridan 0410 516 656; Canberra Press Gallery inquiries Tim Hollo 0411 032 375; Campaigner Helen Oakey 0402 052 777; HOUSTON, TEXAS Global Exchange Communications Director Andrea Buffa +1 510 325 3653
