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Does Labor have a democracy problem? State Labor's crackdown on protests and unwavering support for Israel raise deeper questions about the party's relationship with power and its democratic principles.

The massive pro-Palestine marches on the weekend went ahead in the face of opposition from Labor governments in two states.

Frank Bongirno at ANU says Labor has a history of "using the coercive powers of the state to suppress protest and dissent".

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GetUp! told not to campaign on Palestine to avoid upsetting pro-Israel donors Former head of GetUp! warned CEO and chair that commenting on Gaza would "alienate" Israeli or Jewish donors

EXCLUSIVE: Former @GetUp head Simon Sheikh privately warned the organisation not to campaign on Gaza to avoid "alienating" donors with Israeli or Jewish family heritage

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Neami National bans staff from displaying solidarity with Palestinians The mental health not-for-profit claims to stand for "human rights" and "social justice" – its Gaza ban suggests otherwise

NEW: Mental health nonprofit Neami National has banned staff from displaying solidarity with Palestinians

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SafeWork NSW report labels 'Arabic writing', Palestinian flags 'antisemitic' SafeWork inspector accused University of Sydney students and staff of 'antisemitic political activism' for supporting Palestine in leaked preliminary report

NEW: A SafeWork NSW inspector accused University of Sydney students and staff of 'antisemitic political activism' for supporting Palestine in a leaked report

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Legal Aid NSW bans staff from discussing 'war in Israel, Palestine' at work Legal Aid staff "fear people will lose their jobs for speaking about Palestine"

Legal Aid NSW has banned staff from speaking about Israel and Palestine at work, triggering a backlash from staff who accuse the organisation of "structural racism".

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Japanese firms are reselling Australian gas to third countries — and making massive profits A new report reveals that Japan and Korea are using their public purses to finance Australia's gas expansion, for little public gain

NEW: Nearly 1/3 of Australian gas sent to Japan is being resold to third countries.

Japanese firms made $1bn in profit in 2024 doing this, while paying almost nothing in tax.

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Transport for NSW threatens to deregister Sydney driver's car over 'FU2IDF' numberplate Owner says the registered plates are a "silent protest" for Gaza

NEW: Transport for NSW is threatening to deregister a Sydney man's car unless he turns in his 'FU2IDF' numberplates

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Victorian premier excludes Jewish Council from 'anti-hate' taskforce Jacinta Allan held the first meeting of the new anti-hate taskforce, and invited only pro-Israel groups

The Victorian government's new 'anti-hate' taskforce has excluded non-Zionist Jewish groups like the Jewish Council of Australia, despite the JCA requesting to be included.

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Landmark court rulings reveal limits of pro-Israel lobby Recent decisions involving Antoinette Lattouf, Khaled Sabsabi and Sydney preacher Wissam Haddad may mark a turning point in protecting criticism of Israel

New: Two landmark court rulings in the past two weeks may mark a turning point in protecting criticism of Israel and Zionism in Australia.

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EXCLUSIVE: UN expert "shocked" at Hannah Thomas's injuries NSW Premier's office declines to respond after United Nations special rapporteur warns against "draconian laws"

EXCLUSIVE: UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social has weighed in on the Hannah Thomas case, criticising "draconian laws" that restrict the right to protest

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'Help me!' – peaceful protester hospitalised after alleged NSW police assault Greens MP lash the NSW premier over alleged police brutality at small Sydney protest

NEW: A woman has been hospitalised with a severe eye injury after a pro-Palestine protest outside a western Sydney manufacturer was met with a show of force from NSW Police.

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Australia's support for Trump 'dangerous', warns foreign policy expert Expert and Greens warn Labor is undermining international law and Australia's interests by backing US strikes on Iran

New: Labor is undermining international law and Australia's interests by backing US strikes on Iran, according to @davidshoebridge.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social of @australiainstitute.org.au

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'Free Palestine' sign may 'cause distress', federal bureaucrat tells anti-poverty campaigner A senior government official raised concerns over a campaigner's 'Free Palestine' sign that was visible on a video call

New: A senior official at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations told an anti-poverty campaigner her 'Free Palestine' sign "may cause someone distress"

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ABC's coverage has significantly privileged Israeli perspectives over Palestinian voices, data shows.

We deserve better from our national broadcaster.

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Exclusive: data reveals pro-Israel bias in ABC coverage since October 7 New analysis by Newscord and Deepcut finds ABC reporting repeatedly privileges Israeli perspectives over Palestinian voices

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Exclusive: Analysis of ABC articles since October 2023 by
Deepcut and Newscord shows consistent bias toward Israeli perspectives over Palestinian ones.

The ABC cited Israeli sources 53% more often than Palestinian sources, and used humanising language for Israelis far more often.

Police ruled ‘no misconduct’ after officers allegedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar, boom’ near Muslim neighbour NSW Police told complainant the remarks were just “banter between friends”

New: A western Sydney man has vowed to pursue accountability for off-duty NSW Police officers who he alleges shouted "Allahu Akbar! Boom!" and "Hezbollah!" following a neighbourhood dispute, after a police investigation found "no evidence of misconduct".

Jetstar worker allegedly used staff discount to fly to Israel, then volunteered with IDF Palestinian advocacy group calls on the Qantas Group to investigate

New: A Jetstar employee allegedly used the airline's staff travel discount to fly from Melbourne to Israel so she could volunteer in the IDF

First Nations author vows to 'keep speaking up' for Palestine after Queensland grant revoked The State Library of Queensland pulled the $15K award over pro-Palestine advocacy. Now, K.A. Ren Wyld tells Deepcut why they’re not backing down.

New: An interview with @1KarenWyld, who has vowed to "keep speaking up" about Palestine after being stripped of the @slqld State Library of Queensland's prestigious black&write! fellowship.

The Greens didn't lose because of Gaza — they evolved because of it In a campaign dominated by cost-of-living fears, the Greens’ Gaza stance didn’t repel voters — it redefined who their voters could be.

In a campaign dominated by cost-of-living fears, the Greens’ Gaza stance didn’t repel voters — it redefined who their voters could be.

GetUp! in crisis — CEO ousting, job cuts and clash on Palestine prompt staff revolt Exclusive: staff members pass a motion of no confidence in GetUp!'s chairman and deputy chair after CEO "forced out"

Exclusive: GetUp!'s board blocked the organisation from campaigning on Palestine, according to a staff member.

In February, staff also passed a motion of no confidence in board Chair Glen Berman and deputy Stephen Monk.

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