Anne Twomey, a constitutional lawyer at the University of Sydney, is concerned that new state and federal laws, allegedly to combat hate, are adversely impacting free speech. Paul Gregoire 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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Operation Epic Fury is not about bringing democracy and freedom to the Iranian people, but continues United States-Israeli military collaboration in pursuit of colonial projects in the region and US imperialist interests, writes Barry Sheppard.
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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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Virginia Bell has shut the door on a broader examination of racism, Janet Parker argues, confirming that antisemitism will be exceptionalised in this royal commission.
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Socialist Alliance condemns the attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States and calls on the Australian Labor government to immediately reverse its support for this dangerous new drive to war.
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Before hearing any evidence, Commissioner Virginia Bell has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, claiming it is not controversial. Abraham Edwards writes about the antisemitism royal commission’s opening session.
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Protesters took action inside defence minister Richard Marles’ electoral office and near Thai Air counters in Gadigal and Naarm to demand that Labor stop approving bomb door actuators parts for Israel’s F-35 fighter jets. Kerry Smith reports.
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The Queensland Liberal National government has decided to deal with an alleged antisemitic problem by introducing new laws outlawing certain phrases and prohibiting symbols that “might reasonably” cause someone to “feel menaced, harassed or offended”. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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After Israel cut off fuel and electricity supplies in Gaza, fuel has become largely inaccessible, forcing thousands of Palestinians to confront an urgent and ongoing energy shortage, writes Islam Elhabil.