Alex Bainbridge

A week out from the October 26 Queensland election, the two major parties are doubling down on their racist law and order campaign, despite experts warning of social problems worsening without structural reform. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Protesters continue to demand that the United States and its allies, including Australia, stop Israel from bombing Gaza and Lebanon, and widening the war to Iran, with protests continuing during the 54th week of the genocide.

Justice for Palestine Magan-djin campaigner and Greens candidate for Moreton Remah Naji speaks to Alex Bainbridge on the Green Left Show.

As Israel, backed by the United States, continues to ignore every international law on “war”, protests demanding Israel be sanctioned and for a permanent ceasefire continue across the country. Pip Hinman reports. 

Labor is trying again to push its “Help to Buy” housing scheme back to parliament, even though a Senate vote delayed consideration of the bill until November. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Thousands joined protests across the country to condemn Israel's attacks on Gaza and Lebanon as Israel escalated its attacks.

Labor is accusing the Greens of working with the Coalition to stop it from enacting its “Help to Buy” scheme. The Greens respond it will only help 0.2% of those needing a place to call home and want to negotiate something better. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Palestine solidarity rally in Magan-djin/Brisbane, September 20

The 50th week of continuous protests against Israel’s genocide came days after their terrorist attacks on the people of Lebanon with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies.

Construction union leader Michael Ravbar gave a speech at an August 27 rally in defence of the Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

Socialist Alliance Merri-Bek councillor Sue Bolton, who is contesting a fourth term, told Alex Bainbridge that the Gaza war affects communities here and councils can, and must, take a stand for human rights.

Socialist Alliance Merri-bek Councillor Sue Bolton, the guest on the latest Green Left Show, talks about how local government can support human rights such as taking a stand against Israel's genocide in Palestine.

Police used excessive force against anti-war protesters at Disrupt Land Forces. Video by Alex Bainbridge.