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4585 - Police and Counter-terrorism - INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED UNDER STRIKE FORCE PEARL

Latham, Mark to the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales representing the Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, and Minister for the Hunter
(1) I refer you to the answer provided to the recent Budget Estimates, on notice, by the acting Police Commissioner Peter Thurtell regarding serious attacks on people and property motivated by antisemitic ideology, such that, "Fourteen incidents were investigated under Strike Force Pearl which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffitti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses", and ask:
(a)
(b)
of these 14, how many were investigations of incidents that did not lead to any charges being laid? of the remaining (where charges were laid), how many were perpetrated by:

Iran or agents of the Iranian regime? other foreign agents?
people associated with and paid by organised crime figures?
(c)
Of those not covered by (a) and (b) (that is, were a product of genuine homegrown anti-semitic ideology), what was the nature of the incident and what criminal proceedings have been pursued by the NSW Police Force?
Answer -
I am advised that:
(1)
(a) All 14 incidents have resulted in charges being laid.
(b)
(i)
(ii)
Strike Force Pearl investigated 14 incidents which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffiti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses. The NSW Police Force has nil holdings in relation to Iran or agents of the Iranian regime perpetrating these incidents.
Strike Force Pearl investigated 14 incidents which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffiti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses. The NSW Police Force has nil holdings in relation to foreign agents perpetrating these incidents.

Answer received on 23 October 2025

4585 - Police and Counter-terrorism - INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED UNDER STRIKE FORCE PEARL Latham, Mark to the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales representing the Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, and Minister for the Hunter (1) I refer you to the answer provided to the recent Budget Estimates, on notice, by the acting Police Commissioner Peter Thurtell regarding serious attacks on people and property motivated by antisemitic ideology, such that, "Fourteen incidents were investigated under Strike Force Pearl which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffitti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses", and ask: (a) (b) of these 14, how many were investigations of incidents that did not lead to any charges being laid? of the remaining (where charges were laid), how many were perpetrated by: Iran or agents of the Iranian regime? other foreign agents? people associated with and paid by organised crime figures? (c) Of those not covered by (a) and (b) (that is, were a product of genuine homegrown anti-semitic ideology), what was the nature of the incident and what criminal proceedings have been pursued by the NSW Police Force? Answer - I am advised that: (1) (a) All 14 incidents have resulted in charges being laid. (b) (i) (ii) Strike Force Pearl investigated 14 incidents which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffiti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses. The NSW Police Force has nil holdings in relation to Iran or agents of the Iranian regime perpetrating these incidents. Strike Force Pearl investigated 14 incidents which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffiti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses. The NSW Police Force has nil holdings in relation to foreign agents perpetrating these incidents. Answer received on 23 October 2025

No media about this?

NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences

The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas

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30.10.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 426    πŸ” 202    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 6

I'm currently doing analysis on the CGT legislation for my thesis. I think, fundamentally, it was the cult of aspiration. Rewarding privilege, demonising those not white middle class, turbocharging the Menzien "little capitalist" dream. Those decisions are the cancer that is eating us now.

11.09.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey Tim, been listening to you on serious danger. Hung on every word. You spoke to and articulated much of what I've been feeling for a long time. On the search to answer those questions. Very much looking forward to seeing what's next for you.

08.09.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

These cowards would do well to look at how foolish UK Labour look for arresting these folks and think twice. The media are doing their best to "both sides" protest actions with fascists, but things can change very quickly. #auspol

07.09.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're a hero Asher. The efforts of people like you don't get nearly enough recognition.

04.09.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Worth noting today that none of these people have suffered any kind of inconvenience let alone punishment for their role in the fatal #RoboDebt scheme…
#NACC
#Auspol

04.09.2025 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4

I guess that's one way to frame it πŸ€·πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ.

04.09.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. PK in particular is a hack. So disappointed with the ABC...

04.09.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is straight out of the "great replacement" Republican handbook. Not only is this completely bonkers, totally dim-witted, but also dangerous. Here's hoping she gets bankrupted and has to leave parliament. #auspol

04.09.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

This is one heck of an oversight. Total amateur hour. What is the course coordinator doing??

03.09.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"I like fighting Tories. That’s what I do."

Anthony Albanese

2012

Now he thinks good people attend racist rallies.

Like a comfortable, mediocre Tory might.

#AusPol

03.09.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

The Environment Minister has approved a coal mine extension overnight – the first of the new Parliament.

This is a decision that will lock Australia into providing coal for decades, and put threatened wildlife at risk.

This is not climate action. This is a climate crime.

03.09.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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Australian politicians reveal their housing portfolios, with some owning as many as six homes Dozens of politicians are landlords, having also declared rental income from their investment properties

It's within the rules, but that should change - politicians receiving travel allowance to stay in homes they or their spouses own in Canberra is a very, very broken system
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

03.09.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 380    πŸ” 155    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 9

Has anyone heard from our antisemitism envoy yet? I would have thought multiple neo Nazi marches across the country would have prompted her to make a statement. Weird she hasn't πŸ€·πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ. #auspol

02.09.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snapshot of approval page on government letterhead, approving Ulan Coal mining extension

Snapshot of approval page on government letterhead, approving Ulan Coal mining extension

Aaaand the Albanese Government has approved its first fossil fuel expansion of the new term.

We're all (legitimately) focussed on genocide, while governments like ours are actively pursuing a policy of omnicide.

How nice to have a stinking parliamentary majority and use it for ecocide.

02.09.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Trying hard to work out the difference between exporting ICE detainees to Uganda from Amerika and, Labor's latest abuse of asylum seekers and refugees sent to concentration camps in Nauru

Nope, I can't

29.08.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

Last time PHON had a casual vacancy, Fraser Anning ended up in parliament. What shrivelled up racist will Poorline dig up, and how long will they remain as one of her minions?

19.08.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel is taking harsher steps against Australia for our government’s pending recognition of Palestine than Australia has taken against Israel for its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

18.08.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 144    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 4

So well said. It's appalling to see how this government is turning their backs on people with disability.

16.08.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SEQ council ordered to stop removing tents of rough sleepers

πŸ“’ The decision comes ahead of a hearing in November to determine whether the council’s decision to make public camping illegal violates human rights.

15.08.2025 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two states of bullshit - The Shot The broken logic, morality and impracticalness of the Hasbaric β€œtwo-state solution” should be apparent to anyone cursed to own a phone.

Here's me. "Two states of bullshit"

15.08.2025 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 337    πŸ” 155    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 36

Imagine being in a position to govern, but hate the greens so much you would rather be in opposition than negotiate with them...#politas

15.08.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing news!
Transphobe Kirralie Smith has lost her appeal in the Australian courts.

Her Apprehended Violence Order stands, which was originally for her heinous actions against a trans sportswoman who was doing nothing but playing football with her team.

15.08.2025 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 300    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4

πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

15.08.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Iconic.

15.08.2025 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just like clockwork. His billboards have barely been taken down. If only the millions he spends on his political ambitions were spent on tax! #auspol

14.08.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Film critic David Stratton dies aged 85 His family announced his death on Thursday afternoon, saying he died peacefully in hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains.

Sad news.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

14.08.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Abstract for RDP 2025-05: How Costly are Mark-ups in Australia? The Effect of Declining Competition on Misallocation and Productivity

RBA discovers that workers have not got the benefits of productivity growth.

Next up they provide proof that water is wet.

Oh well. Nice of them to catch up.

www.rba.gov.au/publications...

14.08.2025 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 233    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 5
More than half of Australians (61%) say they have not heard, or are not sure if they have heard, the term β€œclimate risk”.
Only two in five Australians (39%) say they have heard of the term β€œclimate risk”.

When asked if they were aware of any actions the federal government is taking to manage or reduce the negative impacts of climate change:
59% of Australians either aren’t sure or are not aware of any actions.
40% of Australians say they are aware of actions the federal government is taking to manage or reduce the negative impacts of climate change.

More than half of Australians (61%) say they have not heard, or are not sure if they have heard, the term β€œclimate risk”. Only two in five Australians (39%) say they have heard of the term β€œclimate risk”. When asked if they were aware of any actions the federal government is taking to manage or reduce the negative impacts of climate change: 59% of Australians either aren’t sure or are not aware of any actions. 40% of Australians say they are aware of actions the federal government is taking to manage or reduce the negative impacts of climate change.

Ahead of @jimchalmers.bsky.social Productivity Roundtable, the govt still hasn’t released the national climate risk assessment. Most Australians haven’t even heard of β€œclimate risk” while insurers, polluters & govt act on data the public can’t see.
australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u... #auspol

13.08.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

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