Media Inquiries: 0431 519 577; [email protected]
Media resources – see below
Interviews available with:
APAN can also arrange an interview with others including former Ambassadors; Jewish advocates for justice for Palestine; and other experts in particular fields.
Mr Nasser Mashni
APAN President
Nasser is the son of a Palestinian Refugee and a successful financial services businessman. As a prominent member of the Australian Palestinian community he has extensive contacts throughout Palestine and Israel. Nasser co-produces the radio program – Palestine Remembered; and is a regular media commentator including TV interviews.
Ms Jessica Morrison
Executive Officer
Jessica has worked for APAN since 2011 and has a depth of knowledge about Palestine and how it is situated in the Australian political context.
Jessica has extensive experience with radio and has written particularly about Christian Zionism and its influence on politics.
Ms Noura Mansour
Community Organising and Advocacy Lead
Noura Mansour is a Palestinian educator, political analyst, writer, activist, and community organiser, from Akka, and has a Master’s in International Relations from Haifa University.
Noura has been involved in development and community work with NGOs in Palestine, and is also a debate trainer and policy member at Al Shabaka, the Palestinian Policy Network. She has regularly engaged with the media as a spokesperson in Arabic, Hebrew, and English in Palestine, Israel, South Korea, and Australia.
Bishop George Browning
Patron and Former President
Bishop Browning has travelled often to both Israel and Palestine and has a broad understanding of the issues in the region. George has been active in a multitude of interfaith initiatives and has a deep understanding of the religions of the Middle East region. George is a regular contributor to Pearls and Irritations, writes a regular blog and is a frequent media commentator. His latest book is entitled Sabbath and the Common Good.
Most recent press release
As Israel bombs Gaza, thousands to gather on Saturday to mark 75 years of Palestinian dispossession
As Israeli bombs killed more people in Gaza overnight, this Saturday people around Australia will mark 75 years since Jewish Zionist militia began dispossessing Palestinians from their lands, a process continued today by Israeli forces. “For 75 years Palestinians have...
Statements and Letters
Photos available for publication
protest prayer on uprooted land UmmSalamone – R Bjornsen20070114
Jerusalem, Jenny Bolliger
Israeli Bulldozer by Palestinian House
children at checkpoint, Nablus, Matt Robson
Dome of the rock
Hebron
Rubble after the demolition
The Old City
TheCheckpoint
Unlawful settlement
The Wall
The wall cutting through
FACTSHEETS
APAN has produced succinct summaries on key issues such as:
- Annexation
- Trump’s Middle East Proposal
- Recognition of Palestine
OPINION POLLS
Palestine solidarity groups in Australia have periodically commissioned opinion polls to gauge community attitudes regarding Palestine and Israel. These polls have consistently found Australians are more sympathetic to Palestinians than is reflected in Australian Government policy.