Media Releases
Visa cancellation debacle highlights need for consistency of immigration process, clearer communication with Palestinian community
March 18, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has expressed its relief at the Australian Government’s decision to restore some of the visas it cancelled for Palestinians fleeing Gaza last week. However, […]
APAN welcomes reinstated UNRWA funds, demands ceasefire, an end to genocide to ensure aid gets to Gaza
March 15, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of its restoration of frozen funding to UNRWA and its broader package of funding for UNICEF and the […]
Cruel and hypocritical visa cancellation decision must be reversed: APAN
March 14, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network has called the Australian Government’s abrupt cancellation of visas issued to Palestinians to enable them to flee Israel’s genocide in Gaza “cruel and inhumane.” This […]
Australia must hold Israel to account over Flour Massacres
March 5, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has demanded the Australian Government immediately expel the Israeli ambassador, cut its ties with Israel and impose sanctions on Israeli figures responsible for committing […]
APAN demands government cancel visa of alleged Israeli war criminal
March 5, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has urged the Australian Government to cancel any Australian visas issued to a former Israeli army major-general who is facing serious allegations of involvement […]
Government defence manufacturer’s partnership with Israeli weapons company ‘completely unacceptable’: APAN
February 28, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has demanded the Australian Government immediately terminate all defence contracts with Israeli companies, following revelations that a federal government defence manufacturer is partnering with […]
Poll shows community expects government action, not just words, on Gaza genocide: APAN
February 27, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) says new polling data released today demonstrates that the majority of Australians not only support a ceasefire, but also want the Australian Government to take more […]
Lifelong Palestine advocate to receive Jerusalem (Al Quds) Peace Prize
February 22, 2024A lifetime of advocacy and support for Palestine will be honoured on Friday evening as the 2023-24 Jerusalem (Al Quds) Peace Prize is awarded to APHEDA co-founder, nurse and refugee […]
APAN urges the Australian Government take tangible steps to prevent genocide in Gaza following joint ceasefire statement with Canada and New Zealand
February 16, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) welcomes today’s joint Australian, Canadian and New Zealand statement urging Israel to refrain from furthering its catastrophic military offensive in Rafah and urges the […]
Israel’s genocide continues, two weeks after ICJ ruling
February 9, 2024The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has reiterated its call for the Federal Government to end its support for Israel, immediately reinstate life-saving UNRWA funding and take action towards a […]