Tens of thousands of people protested around the country on Invasion Day. Here are some of the reasons why.
Chloe DS
Forty-nine activists fronted the Melbourne Magistrates Court on a variety of charges related to organising and participating in the Disrupt Land Forces protest. Chloe DS reports.
Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gundjitmara woman and independent Senator Lidia Thorpe spoke to Chloe DS on the latest episode of the Green Left Show about resisting racism, the importance of truth-telling and Labor and Liberal’s refusal to deliver justice for First Nations people.
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe told Isaac Nellist and Chloe DS that the major parties are in a “race to the bottom” on policy for First Nations peoples and that Labor has “delivered nothing”.
The first pro-Palestine rallies for 2025 condemned Israel’s attack on Kamal Adwan hospital and the arbitrary arrest of its director, Dr Hussam Abu Safia. Alex Bainbridge reports.
Western Australia Senator Fatima Payman attended the United Workers Union picket line in Dandenong South to show her solidarity with their fight for respect at work. Chloe DS reports.
Human rights organisations and Kurdish-Iranian refugee activist Behrouz Boochani have condemned Labor’s new racist anti-asylum seeker laws. Chloe DS reports on the community outcry.
The Rising Tide “People’s Blockade” of the world’s biggest coal port has begun, with thousands expected to join throughout the week. Alex Bainbridge and Isaac Nellist report.
Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton, who has been re-elected to Merri-bek Council for a fourth term, spoke to Chloe DS about her plans.
As Israel’s war on Palestine entered its 56th week, protesters demanded Australia expel the Israeli ambassador, impose sanctions on the rogue state and stop crucial weapons parts from being sent to abet its genocide.
Israel is continuing its genocidal war on Gaza, as resistance continues inside Palestine, Lebanon and Iran. Resistance is also continuing in Australia, as thousands demanded a ceasefire in the 55th consecutive week of protests.
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.
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