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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · 1d

A thoughtful and insightful perspective

Greg Barns @barnsgreg.bsky.social · 1d

October 7 protests against Israel are legitimate. Attempts by governments to stop them is a dangerous abuse of power.
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7 October not a day to abuse protesters

When it comes to the domestic political fallout from the Gaza conflict, there are no more reliable and uncritical friends of Israel than Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan and her New South Wales counte...

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Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 4d

Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists

The National Press Club of Australia cancelled my talk on how the media, by amplifying Israeli lies, have betrayed Palestinian journalists, 278 of whom have been assassinated by Israel.

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Glen Le Lievre @lelievre.bsky.social · 5d

Bin fires

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Cayteya @cayteya.bsky.social · 8d

🎯 “Benjamin Netanyahu is in no hurry to end this war, and wants the ability to resume his attacks on Gaza at any point in the future.”
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“Under this newly released 20-point Trump plan, Mr Netanyahu has again been given discretion.” John Lyons writes ⤵️

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Benjamin Netanyahu has outmanoeuvred yet another American president

For all US President Donald Trump's boasts about ending wars and being a worthy candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize, he has failed to end the war in Gaza and build a sustainable future for both Israelis...

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 9d

Persecution or bona fide investigation? St Vincent's and Victor Chang go to ground over attack on heart doctor Peter McDonald. @wendybacon1.bsky.social & Cathy Peters investigate Israel lobby
#auspol #antisemitism
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Where's Paul? Inside the attack on cardiologist by St Vincent's and Victor Chang - Michael West

St Vincent’s Hospital and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have gone to ground following their controversial antisemitism claims

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · 11d

Excellent leadership which is much needed in this country

Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 11d

The speeches by Saul and Sidoti will be delivered at the National Press Club in Canberra from 11.30am onwards and will be broadcast live by the ABC's News channel. #NPC

Two rights experts to address Press Club on Palestine recognition

Two globally renowned figures in the field of human rights will address the National Press Club in Canberra on 1 October on the topic “Palestine recognition: necessary but insufficient”.

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · 11d

We are so fortunate to have JS contribute her astute political and intellectual
Analysis of what sometimes seems overwhelming

Chris Wallace @chriswallace.bsky.social · 11d

‘It appears this was the mentality Trump was channelling from his bully pulpit in New York. A world order shaped not by aspiration and inclusion but by fear, winners and losers, racialism and crude exclusionary nationalism.’ @juliannes.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #auspol

More than a narcissist’s rant, Trump’s UN address marked a disturbing turn towards a new world order | Julianne Schultz

Behind the US president’s speech lay the long-term logic of neoliberalism: winners and losers, racialism and a crude, exclusionary nationalism

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Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 12d

Free speech and Palestine: Time to push back

The finding in the Federal Court that Antoinette Lattouf’s sacking from the ABC was unlawful is a great win the for the Free Palestine movement in Australia.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 12d

A massive thanks to the 400 people who turned out last week to raise almost $10,000 for Gazan children via Aussie charity supporting those on the ground, Olive Kids.

Thank you to the amazing performers and to all who came together in solidarity last week!

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · 15d

Justice for Latouff - now for justice for the people of Palestine Denied a proper voice by the MSM including the ABC until more recently after starvation and genocide acknowledged and cannot be denied

Crikey @crikey.com.au · 15d

The ABC has found out how much it must pay for unlawfully sacking Antoinette Lattouf. It works out to more than 5,000 Bluey toys. @daanysaeed.bsky.social breaks down the numbers.

The cost to the ABC — and the taxpayer — of sacking Antoinette Lattouf

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · 15d

Such a powerfully accurate statement

Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 15d

George Browning to Sussan Ley: Your problem is the extreme right-wing ideology you are called to heed... is not where the rest of us are. Listening exclusively to an echo chamber is false, perhaps fatal, comfort. #auspol

Ex-bishop questions if Coalition is committed to Mideast peace

Former Anglican bishop of Canberra Goulburn, George Browning, has criticised federal Opposition leader Sussan Ley over a letter she sent to members of the Republican Party who had written to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, attempting to stop him from recognising a Palestinian state at the UN this week.

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Lawyer Adam Houda @lawyeradamhouda.bsky.social · 19d

I wish our PM Albanesean atoms weight of the decency & integrity of Australia's Chris Sidoti - an expert on international human rights law serving at the UN. youtu.be/zq8P1owAhZA?... #IsraeliNazis #PalestinianHolocaust #FinalSolution #auspol #IsraelIsATerroristState

UN Human Rights Commission Member Chris Sidoti Accuses Israel Of Committing Genocide In Gaza

YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

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Lawyer Adam Houda @lawyeradamhouda.bsky.social · 20d

I've been seeing footage of amputated babies every single day for 2 years straight. Lives ruined before they've commenced. For the rest of my life, I will seek justice for victims of the holocaust being committed by the terrorist state of israel #IsraeliNazis #FreePalestine #auspol

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 20d

Watch the full 2025 Laurie Carmichael Lecture ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/event/2025-l...

Laurie Carmichael Lecture 2025: The Hon. Doug Cameron

This year’s lecture was delivered by the Hon Doug Cameron, former NSW Senator, on September 10 in the Solidarity Hall at the Victorian Trades Hall Council. The full speech is available on the Centre f...

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Greg Barns @barnsgreg.bsky.social · 22d

My piece today on Albanese government's regressive FOI policies #auspol
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FOI changes big backward step for government transparency

There has been much commentary, most of it critical, about federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland’s recently introduced Bill that amends the Freedom of Information Act by restricting access through...

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 22d

Me too! Proud to be part of this 64-year tradition of holding truth to power. Thank you. ❤️

IH8SHOCKJOX 🇦🇺🌈 proudly voted YES @ih8shockjox.bsky.social · 22d

I'm proud of #4Corners it continues to hold truth to power. @milliganreports.bsky.social

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Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · Sep 2

In this case, pointing the finger does little but stoke fear and forestall action. Iran may be Israel’s bogey, and it’s hardly an admirable state. But it’s Israel that’s been dropping the bombs. #auspol #Israel #Iran

Israel, hasbara, antisemitism and Iran

Not long after the Hamas attack of nearly two years ago, I began perceiving a pattern. With Israel’s reprisal accelerating and Gazan deaths climbing, the near unanimous support for Israel in countries like Australia was starting to crumble.

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · Aug 29

Francesca Albanese dismisses 🇺🇸 sanctions against her—

“It’s ok”
“This is not a sign of strength”
“It’s a sign of guilt”
“I will stand tall like millions of others”
“We must bring this genocide in Gaza 🇵🇸 to an end”

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · Aug 26

And so the slaughter goes on and the justifications endlessly careless and speculative

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 26

Israel's military said its initial inquiry determined that a deadly attack on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, five of them Gaza-based Palestinian journalists, was intended to destroy a camera placed in the area by Hamas militants. Israel provided no evidence.

Israel Links Deadly Hospital Attack in Gaza to Hamas Surveillance Camera

A day after the strike killed 20 people, including five journalists, the Israeli military said its initial inquiry found that militants had placed an observation camera in the area. It said the attack killed six militants.

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · Aug 26

I don’t know about you, but seeing these three together makes me feel a whole lot less safe. Marles handing over our cash with the same rote lines about shared history and values, and the other two grinning like cats about to eat a mouse. Time to end AUKUS and save us from this.

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Paula Knight 🎨✒️♿ @paulaknight.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today I join other cartoonists in action, solidarity and hope that these atrocities will end v soon.
#CartoonistsForG4za

A six panel about genocide and ecocide showing destroyed olive trees and a destroyed city plus healthy growing fruits and vegetables and an olive tree

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · Aug 24

Clarity again from Greg Barns. Australia can and must do a lot more to make its opposition to genocide and war crimes

Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · Aug 24

The Trump administration must be told clearly Australia will not harbour international criminals. And while we are at it, tell Washington we are imposing economic, cultural, educational and other sanctions on Israel.@BarnsGreg #auspol #USpolitics #ICC

Australia must defend International Criminal Court

If it were China or Russia, the imposition of sanctions and threats of harm to prosecutors and judges of the International Criminal Court would be front page news in Australia.

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · Aug 24

A great turnout . Estimated 4,000 . Time for real action by our government

Damon Young @damonyoung.com.au · Aug 24

Good job, Hobart.

The biggest march for liberation in Palestine we’ve seen in Tasmania. Many thousands, I’d say.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · Aug 24

I bear an important message:
#IsraelMurdersJournalists
Artwork by Mandy King (on Insta) 🎨
Nationwide March for Palestine Sydney
#RecognisePalestine #FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael #auspol #JournalismIsNotACrime

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Peta Fitz @pmf24-11.bsky.social · Aug 20

Indeed -rather be called a weak leader for standing up
For humanity by Netanyahu than be called a war criminal by the International
criminal court

marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · Aug 19

All reporting of Netanyahu's opinions on the Australian national interest should state upfront that he's an indicted war criminal subject to arrest if he comes here.

Netanyahu calls Albanese a 'weak politician' who has 'betrayed' Israel

The Israeli prime minister has launched an extraordinary personal attack on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, saying he has "betrayed" Israel.

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