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Australia’s shameless support for the US attack on Iran makes us gullible, duplicitous, or both | Allan Behm For Anthony Albanese – as well as Mark Carney and Keir Starmer – to go along with Trump and Netanyahu’s cynical ploy negates any sense of moral authority we possess – a catastrophe for the rules-based...

We need courageous leadership that stands up for international law. By Allan Behm.

Australia’s shameless support for the US attack on Iran makes us gullible, duplicitous, or both | Allan Behm For Anthony Albanese – as well as Mark Carney and Keir Starmer – to go along with Trump and Netanyahu’s cynical ploy negates any sense of moral authority we possess – a catastrophe for the rules-based...

‘For Australia in particular, it is high time that we put our diplomacy where out mouth is, stop pandering to the powerful and exercised our own agency as a significant power in the Asia-Pacific region.’

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A massive institutional failure which if it is to mean anything requires multiple heads to roll. The Chair of the Board and the CEO should have fronted 4Corners.

As Pauline Hanson’s One Nation roars back, what can Australia learn from the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK? | Tim Soutphommasane It may not just be immigration and economic anxiety at play but also a sense of cultural anger and loss. Vigilance is needed A rightwing populist party, led by a familiar anti-establishment figure, gathering momentum. A Labour government enjoying a comfortable parliamentary majority but struggling. I’m talking about British politics but the description could also fit Australia. The summer has revealed One Nation enjoying an extraordinary resurgence. A Redbridge poll has placed One Nation primary support at 26%, eclipsing the Coalition and putting it within striking distance of Labor. Pauline Hanson’s favourability rating is higher than that of Anthony Albanese (38% versus 34%). Continue reading...

As Pauline Hanson’s One Nation roars back, what can Australia learn from the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK? | Tim Soutphommasane

Hot damn! What an idea.

Thomas Friedman in NYT asserting that Israel is a messianic apartheid state engaged in ethnic cleansing.

And thank you to the rabbi who sent a strong message of support after listening to this interview.

I spoke with ABC News Breakfast about the Herzog visit and addressing increasing antisemitism.

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NEW: Its on for tomorrow. The urgent partyroom meeting to sort out the Liberal leadership will be held at 9am Friday #auspol #libspill

Was it something I said?

Herzog visit sets back fight against antisemitism: Josh Bornstein | ABC NEWS YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

The ABC has belatedly discovered that the Jewish community is diverse. Well put @joshbornstein.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=kAsx...

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Has the Israeli President's visit brought comfort or civil unrest? - ABC listen Australia has played host to Israeli President Isaac Herzog this week. Herzog addressed a gathering in Sydney this week that included the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, outside a large demonstration agai...

I was interviewed by the ABC’s Andrew West about the harm caused by the Herzog visit.

Vale, Jon Kudelka.

And as always, Fuck Cancer.

The Jewish community speaks:

By a former Israeli PM

Summary of Peter Hartcher article in Nine

Exclusive: Israeli President to Make Official Australian Parliamentary Visit The official parliamentary visit has not been made public by either the Australian or Israeli governments.

“Lamestream understands that journalists in the Canberra press gallery have been briefed on the visit but asked not to report on it.”
Incredible.

Newcastle Writers Festival is not in the business of cancelling; it celebrates writing, discussion and debate.

I’m very much looking forward to hosting this panel discussion about censorship, free speech and the rise of authoritarianism at the Newcastle Writers Festival on 28 March.

Good on the MUA.

another fan

Photo of Mathias Cormann and Anthony Albanese standing in front of a collection of national flags. NEW EPISODE | BREAKING: Australia's housing market still cooked Listen to Dollars & Sense now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

Even the Mathias Cormann-led OECD says the capital gains tax discount & negative gearing are a problem.

Dollars & Sense is back with @grogsgamut.bsky.social & @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social discussing why the housing market is (still) cooked, inflation & AUKUS spending #auspol

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Why the looming visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog may backfire on Anthony Albanese - ABC Religion & Ethics The Prime Minister is not known for taking big risks — but the visit of Isaac Herzog risks jeopardising his government’s efforts to address escalating tensions within the Australian community over Gaz...

The folly of inviting Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, to Australia.
My column for the ABC.

Def suboptimal

Well played Sarah

Is anyone else schvitzing out there ?

Censorship is not the answer to Bondi - Kenneth Roth A democratic society should debate a broad range of views, the former Human Rights Watch executive director writes

Kenneth Roth on the lessons from the Bondi massacre.

I cannot imagine the devastation this family is experiencing today. This statement is powerful and must be read.

Moreover. Fascist propaganda.

Feature in AFR that is remarkable for its failure to cite even a single example of antisemitism. It’s not that hard.