About 10 years ago, I found myself in the office of a Coalition Senator in my role as President of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network. I and my delegation received a generous reception. At that stage the Senator did not hold an office on behalf of the Liberal Party which would now automatically prevent them Continue reading »
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The photojournalists face misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct after spending the night in police custody.
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“Uncommitted” Democratic delegates are staging a sit-in in front of the United Center until they get a call reversing DNC decision.
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Breaking this cynical cycle requires getting honest about Biden and Harris’s roles in this blood-soaked charade.
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Coalition Senator, Linda Reynolds, has directed her team of lawyers to go after the winner of last night’s $100 million dollar Powerball. Claiming that the she had been deprived of the winning ticket. She also instructed her team of lawyers... Read More ›
Only a fool would think that removing the union from the equation will rid the building industry of criminality. But that is just what the ALP government is doing: introducing draconian laws with the backing of the Liberals to neuter the entire unionised workforce. It is using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. It is Continue reading »
Australia has always found a way to bring in people suffering in conflict zones - when it wants to. There are well-established procedures that have worked effectively for decades between the immigration authorities and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to make it happen safely Continue reading »
One hopes that the story of Majdal Shams and its courageous people could prompt Australia’s policy makers to stand up for international law and take a principled stand against lies that exacerbate hatreds and fuel war talk. Continue reading »
Peter Dutton’s politicised dog-whistling about visas for people fleeing the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza ignores the devastation and extreme risk for innocent civilians trapped in a violent conflict. In a crisis, moving away from danger is a natural and rational human response. While some people have the financial resources, immigration documentation and networks to get Continue reading »