For decades now, Australia has been telling Palestinians to negotiate with Israel and to be a partner for peace. Let’s take a moment to reflect on who the Palestinians have been asked to negotiate with now. Israel has just elected its most far-right government...
In her report, the special rapporteur says that we cannot ignore the fact that the Israeli state has been an intentionally acquisitive, segregationist and repressive regime which has for 55 years enabled the disenfranchisement of the Palestinians. She notes these...
The award recognises the long-standing contribution that Melissa has made in seeking justice and fairness for the Palestinian people. In doing so, Melissa has been the subject of ongoing personal attacks in the media and in political commentary, but she has never...
The teaching of the IHRA definition of antisemitism in our workplaces, schools, universities and sporting clubs is a good place to start. Education also demands an understanding of apartheid. I grew up in Zambia when apartheid was in full swing. Even as a child, I...
It’s time for Australia and the world to scale-up our response to this horrific situation. I do commend the government’s reset on Jerusalem, but now we must also recognise Palestine, call for Israeli accountability in international courts and compel Israel...
