Unruly WA, a three-day multimedia exhibition which promoted our democratic right to protest, reminded us of the power movements have to create profound change. Cas Smith reports.
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Jepke Goudsmit writes that Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion should have been an investigation into the root causes and persistence of every type of racism in this country, saying exceptionalising antisemitism is a form of racism in itself.
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Police attacked the Goori Camp Embassy during Reconciliation Week to pave the way for construction work on an Olympic stadium at Barrambin/Victoria Park. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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On this episode of On The Streets, we discuss protests resisting government crackdown on the right to protest and the fight against Pauline Hanson’s racism.
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With polls showing a surge towards Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party, Max Chandler-Mather discusses the social context behind the declining support for the major parties and what can be done to involve people in transformational politics.
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One Nation’s right-wing populism is built around a big lie, writes Peter Boyle, because it defends the very capitalist system that has created the widespread pain and insecurity it seeks to channel into racist scapegoating.
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Anny Mokotow spoke publicly for the first time at the Palestine rally on Gadigal Country/Sydney about the Global Sumud Flotilla and how those supporting Palestine need to maintain hope.
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Redistributing the wealth and making mining sustainable requires transitioning to a democratic and publicly run industry. Sam Wainwright argues this is not Pauline Hanson’s vision for the mining industry. Hers is about enabling billionaire owners more ability to profiteer.
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NSW Police sergeant Benedict Bryant, who was sentenced after being found guilty of dangerous driving that led to the death of Dunghutti teenager Jai Wright, has said he will appeal the ruling. Kerry Smith reports.
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Supporters of Palestine rallied in several cities on the day marking Al-Naksa (the setback). Speakers called for Australia to cut ties with Israel and stop the two-way weapons trade.
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Northern Territory police announced that the cause of Kumanjayi White’s death last year was “equivocal”. The family say justice is not being done and their hearts are broken. Paul Gregoire reports.
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More than 100 activists protested outside the Perth Convention Centre where the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition was promoting militarism. Cas Smith reports.