On this episode of On The Streets, we discuss protests against Israel's bombardment of Lebanon and the ongoing United States-Israel war on Iran.
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Most people were hoping for big petrol tax cuts or cost-of-living adjustments from the PM’s rare address to the nation. He claims to support a ceasefire but he didn't even criticise Trump and Netanyahu’s illegal attacks on Iran and Lebanon. Sue Bolton outlines what Labor should do.
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Pip Hinman argues that Labor, One Nation, the Liberals and Nationals are all war parties, having supported the United States and Israeli wars of aggression in the Middle East.
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The war in Iran has unleashed a surge in humanitarian need, a global economic shock and a systemic risk to global food production, particularly in import-dependent regions across Africa and South Asia. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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Successive Australian governments’ misplaced priority on military “security” against a fictitious threat has left us without adequate fuel, food and transportation security, argues Bevan Ramsden.
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Andrew Chuter, a public and active transport campaigner, has warned that Labor’s decision to temporarily halve the fuel excise may worsen the impact of the Iran war fuel crisis. Peter Boyle reports.
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The Rail Tram and Bus Union is calling on NSW Labor to follow Victoria and Tasmania and give commuters free or at least significantly reduced cost public transport. Jim McIlroy reports.
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A public forum at the Resistance Centre discussed how to build opposition to the United States-Israel led war on Iran and support self-determination for its people. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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The Lock the Gate Alliance has hit out at federal environment minister Murray Watt’s approval of almost 1700 new coal seam gas wells in Queensland, saying it will negate the net zero promise. Alex Bainbridge talks to Ellen Roberts.
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The Anthony Albanese government’s support for the United States–Israel war on Iran rests on claims about nuclear threat, humanitarian intent and non-involvement that do not withstand scrutiny. David Shoebridge highlights three lies.
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The United States and Israel’s illegal war on Iran and Lebanon is not only causing the widespread death and displacement of innocent people, Ben Radford argues it adds urgency to the need for an energy transition.
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Lutruwita Socialist Alliance and Grassroots Action Network Tasmania organised a direct-action protest against the Iran war outside the Anglesea Barracks during an Australian Defence Force open day. Solomon Doyle reports.