Refugee rights organisations say a new Labor bill gives three ministers extraordinary powers to prevent people fleeing a conflict zone from seeking asylum in Australia. Pip Hinman reports.
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Northern Territory Labor has won back the progressive seat of Nightcliff. Suzanne James reports it is under pressure to support the push for a voluntary assisted dying law in the NT.
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Protesters rallied outside NSW Premier Chris Minns’ office, condemning his support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza and his new anti-protest laws. Neville Spencer reports.
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The Democratic Solidarity of Iranians group protested outside the United States Consulate demanding an end to the war. Jim McIlroy reports.
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More than 100 people rallied outside Queensland parliament, with fewer than 24 hours notice, against the Liberal-National government’s planned attacks on free speech. Kerry Smith reports.
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In this episode of On The Streets we discuss protests against the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, Pride in Protest being barred from the Mardi Gras parade and rallies in solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela.
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Anti-war and peace groups and parties have been quick to condemn Australia’s support for Israel and the United States’ illegal attacks on Iran. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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Socialist Alliance is running Anne McMenamin as an independent for the seat of Port Adelaide in the South Australian elections. Markela Panegyres reports.
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About 100 people called for an end the United States blockade of Cuba and Venezuela on the anniversary of the 1989 Caracazo revolt. Kerry Smith reports.
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On the eve of the 48th Mardi Gras, Pride in Protest has been excluded by the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board unless it removes a social media post opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza. Rachel Evans reports.
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Supporters of Western Sahara gathered at Leichhardt Town Hall for a flag raising ceremony to mark 50 years since the Sahrawi people established their own sovereign and independent state, Isaac Nellist reports.
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The Rosemouth Hotel bar was overflowing with people supporting the launch of the Members First ticket for the United Workers Union election. Riley Breen and Nova Sobieralski report.