There is no place for racism, prejudice or hate in Australia. That’s why the Albanese Government has just announced Jillian Segal AO as Special Envoy to combat Antisemitism, and we’ll soon be announcing a Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia. pic.twitter.com/Pu3CHbkAhH — Andrew Giles MP (@andrewjgiles) July 9, 2024
Just after 3.20am on Wednesday, six people wearing black masks turned up outside my electorate office in St Kilda. They brought red paint in spray cans and fire hydrants, and hammers and kerosene. They inspected two small underground electrical channels before they poured kerosene into them, smashed the windows of our office with their hammers,…
A union leader has complained that ACTU officials quashed debate over Gaza by waving through criticism of Israel but sending off calls for Hamas to release its hostages to be decided behind closed doors. Australian Services Union tax officers’ division secretary and Left-aligned official, Jeff Lapidos, attacked the ACTU policy endorsed at the peak body…
Support for a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians based on the principle of two States for two peoples in accordance with resolutions 242 and 338 of the UN Security Council, including the following measures: an immediate and lasting ceasefire between Israel and all Palestinian factions, as a prelude to a permanent peace…
Electorate office of Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MHR, 31 May 2024 Electorate office of the Hon Bill Shorten MHR, 31 May 2024
Dear Sally and Michelle I am writing to you in my capacity as a delegate to the ACTU Congress in June 2024 to express my grave disappointment with the attached statement you made on ‘Gaza’ on behalf of the ACTU. Your statement misstates the facts and the Australian Union Movement’s recognition that sometimes Australia must…
The Australian Union movement is a movement of peace and respect for all races and nationalities. We oppose war, racism, and oppression. We act in solidarity. The Australian Union movement is horrified by the escalating violence and death toll of civilians in Gaza. The ACTU reiterates its statements and resolution of 19 October 2023 and…
