Decision by the Government of Australia to withdraw recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Hon. Dr Aly MHR, Australian Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth, Parliament of Australia, 25 October 2022

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Dr ALY (Cowan—Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth) (16:19): May I start by reiterating the disappointment that the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs expressed in having to speak to this MPI today. But I also stand to speak on this out of a sense of duty, if I may say so. The…

Israeli Labor Party campaign policy: An end to conflict management, a return to taking the initiative on foreign policy: the Labor Party presents its diplomatic platform in the spirit of the late Yitzhak Rabin, 23 October 2022

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The Labor Party presented this evening, Sunday 23 October, its diplomatic plan to separate from the Palestinians and to strive for negotiations. At the center of the plan, which is consistent with the party’s historical path and with the direction taken by the late Yitzhak Rabin, the Labor Party will continue to work to secure…

Media Release, Josh Burns MHR, 19 October 2022

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In my lifetime, I dream of seeing peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. With all my heart I want to see an end to this long and protracted conflict. I believe deeply that a better future is possible. It’s why I regularly meet with Palestinian advocates here in Australia. We don’t always agree but…

Reversal of recognition of West Jerusalem, Senator Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, 18 October 2022

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Today the Government has reaffirmed Australia’s previous and longstanding position that Jerusalem is a final status issue that should be resolved as part of any peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people. This reverses the Morrison Government’s recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Australia’s embassy has always been, and remains, in…

Trade unions and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, Professor Philip Mendes, The Times of Israel, 17 October 2022

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What happens when ideological zealots infiltrate trade unions to attack academic freedom? A case study of the Australian National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and the extremist Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement by Professor Philip Mendes In the 1980s and 90s when I was active in various left-wing peace and social justice groups, we often…

National Tertiary Education Union National Council resolution supporting boycotts, disinvestment and sanctions, October 2022

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The NTEU recognises and builds upon the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Palestinian solidarity in their struggles against settler-colonial violence. This spirit of solidarity is a central pillar of trade unionism. As academic institutions have caused harm to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, so too do they cause harm to Palestinian…