Politics NowNationOusted Liberal MP Moira Deeming has spoken for the first time since winning her defamation battle against John Pesutto, saying the Victorian Opposition Leader hasn’t proven to be ‘trustworthy’.
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Politics NowAustralia will endorse a UN resolution demanding ‘an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza’ and the release by Hamas of its Israeli hostages, as well as a second motion calling for unhindered access to the war-torn enclave for the UN’s Palestinian aid agency, UNRWA .
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LettersLettersAlbanese is following, not leading. He is catching up only when he realises the optics. The latest example is his reluctance to label the synagogue burning a terror attack until others have done so.
LAST POSTLettersAnthony Albanese has offered a Band-Aid for Jewish Australians instead of beefing up security for beleaguered Jewish families with adequate laws to put a stop to intimidation and violence.
EditorialIn working to eliminate anti-Semitism, authorities should be conscious of the effects of wider rhetoric about Israel’s war for survival.
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EditorialOn the principle of keeping politically active comrades in the tent, the bigger the unionised public sector workforce, the better.
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emotional pleaPoliticsAnthony Albanese has issued an emotional plea for national unity to end the ‘evil’ of anti-Semitism after a fresh hate crime in Sydney, as he defended his government against claims its hard-line stance on Israel had encouraged attacks on Australian Jews.
What has gone wrong until now? Before the PM’s strong but belated response on Wednesday, the truth was that the fish had rotted from the head. Language matters, actions matter, and these have been too equivocal for too long.
anti-semitismNationFirst-term MP Sam Lim distributed a fabricated quote attributed to Anthony Albanese describing the Melbourne synagogue firebombing as the likely work of ‘a few despondent radicals’.
Business Breaking NewsThe social media giant will be forced to pay publishers for news content in an extraordinary intervention by Anthony Albanese, following an extensive standoff.
‘We’ve got your back’PoliticsThe Prime Minister let rip, splurging $3bn on childcare and early education, in a dress rehearsal for next year’s federal election campaign.
anti-SemitismPoliticsLabor won’t rule out a preference deal with the Greens despite a candidate’s comments about Zionists, as a party staffer was counselled for suggesting Melbourne’s synagogue firebombing could be ‘false flag attack’.
election pledgePoliticsTaxpayers will bankroll Labor’s $1bn pledge to build 160 new childcare centres, in a re-election vow that echoes Kevin Rudd’s 17-year-old broken promise to construct 260 daycare centres at schools.
Anthony Albanese has finally turned up in the fight against anti-Semitism. But many, including senior figures inside his cabinet, remain sceptical about his long-term resolve to do what’s required.
UPDATEDNewsWireAnthony Albanese has called for an end to the “evil” scourge of anti-Semitism, following a wave of attacks on Jewish communities in Sydney and Melbourne.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Jessica Wang Politics NowPoliticsAn emotional Anthony Albanese says ‘this is not a time to look for distinction or difference’, as he issues a plea to the nation while speaking at the Sydney Jewish Museum.
LettersLettersThe Prime Minister’s move to deal with racist violence is months too late, and months after anti-Semitic activities have divided, dismayed and destroyed the strong fabric of our nation.
LAST POSTLettersThe Prime Minister’s decision to play tennis when the smoke and stench from Adass Israel Synagogue had not cleared yet shows us this may be Albo’s ‘I don’t hold a hose’ moment.
EditorialFour days after the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne’s east, Anthony Albanese’s belated visit was chaotic. But he was shocked and moved by what he saw.
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newsNewsWireRevving up Labor’s election campaign, Anthony Albanese has made two major childcare announcements in a bid to woo young families.