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International Organising Committee – Australia for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles This organisation was established in 1981. It is part of a movement of Popular support for restitution of the [|Parthenon Marbles.]

This group was formed by Emanuel J Comino AM JP and was originally constituted as the AHEPA (Australia) Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles.

In 1997, the Greek Minister for Culture, Professor Evangelos Venizelos, asked the group to make provision for non – AHEPAN and non-Hellenic members. It did this and the group was renamed “INTERNATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE – AUSTRALIA – FOR THE RESTITUTION OF THE PARTHENON MARBLES” Inc.

From its formation, it has been committed to:


 * work towards securing the return of the Parthenon Marbles;
 * promote and encourage awareness of the Parthenon Marbles’ significance;
 * foster a better understanding of the Parthenon Marbles;
 * coordinate efforts in Australia and internationally for the return of the Marbles to Hellas;
 * coordinate and cooperate with other like associations, nationally and internationally;