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Activists say Labor has failed its first climate test

Paul Oboohov — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:15:00 +1000

Climate activists protested outside the Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water against Labor's decision to allow Woodside to expand its LNG plant. Paul Oboohov reports.

Tamils mark 77 years of Sri Lankan state oppression

Zebedee Parkes — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:15:00 +1100

The Tamil Refugee Council marked 77 years of genocide with a protest outside the Sri Lankan Consulate on Tamil Oppression Day. Zebedee Parkes reports.

Senator Lidia Thorpe calls for First Nations and climate movements to unite

Jim McIlroy — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +1100

Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung independent Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe told a rally that First Nations and climate movements need to unite to win just demands for land and climate. Jim McIlroy reports.

Pro-Palestine protesters take their message to federal parliament

Rachel Evans — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:15:00 +1100

Twelve months after Israel launched its brutal war on Palestine, activists took their anti-war message to federal parliament, calling on Labor to end its support for genocide. Rachel Evans reports.

Protesters demand ANU reinstate pro-Palestine student

Paul Oboohov — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:45:00 +1000

Students, staff and Palestine supporters rallied outside the Australian National University’s chancellery to protest management’s expulsion of a student for supporting Palestine. Paul Oboohov reports.

ANU expels pro-Palestinian student, encampment continues

Kerry Smith — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:30:00 +1000

The Australian National University has expelled a student for their pro-Palestine comments on ABC Radio. Kerry Smith reports.

ANU students continue Gaza solidarity encampment

Paul Oboohov — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +1000

The ANU students’ Gaza solidarity encampment lives on, supported by progressives on and off campus. Paul Oboohov reports.

ANU Gaza Encampment relocates, vows to continue despite VC’s threats

Kerry Smith — Wed, 29 May 2024 10:30:00 +1000

The month-long Australian National University Gaza Solidarity Encampment decided to relocate to another part of the campus after management sent in security guards and threatened students with arrest. Kerry Smith reports.

War crimes whistleblower David McBride faces court, asks Anthony Albanese who he serves

Alex Bainbridge — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:45:00 +1100

War crimes whistleblower David McBride received a hero's welcome when he arrived to face court, writes Alex Bainbridge.

Protesters say Albanese has 'blood on hands' at national convergence for Gaza

Alex Bainbridge — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:15:00 +1100

Almost 1000 Palestine solidarity activists converged on Parliament House, many travelling from interstate, reports Alex Bainbridge.

Video: David McBride says the government cares more about secrecy than crimes

Alex Bainbridge — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +1100

Whistleblower David McBride gave this speech on the eve of his prosecution for exposing Australian war crimes.

Australian Jews raise their voices for a ceasefire

Kerry Smith — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +1100

Australian Jews and Jewish organisations are calling on Labor to join the global calls for an immediate ceasefire, while some have taken their protest to the Israeli Embassy. Kerry Smith reports.

AUKUS military integration criticised amid calls for more social spending

Stanley Blair — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +1000

More than 150 peace activists, trade unionists and concerned citizens attended an IPAN forum about the dangers of AUKUS, which integrates Australia more closely into the US war machine. Stanley Blair reports

Climate scientist arrested for demanding stronger climate action

Kerry Smith — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:45:00 +1100

Five climate activists, including a climate research scientist, were arrested for protesting outside the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association. Kerry Smith reports.

Tamils speak out on Oppression Day

Stanley Blair — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +1100

The Australian Tamil community and supporters rallied outside the Sri Lankan High Commission on the 75th anniversary of Tamil Oppression Day. Stanley Blair reports.

Protests mark second anniversary of Burma/Myanmar coup

Paul Oboohov — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:15:00 +1100

Two days of protests outside the Myanmar Embassy marked the second anniversary of the military coup in Burma/Myanmar. Paul Oboohov reports.

US Ambassador Kennedy must speak up for Julian Assange, democracy activists say

Paul Oboohov — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:15:00 +1100

The Alliance Against Political Persecutions rallied outside the United States Embassy to call on US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy to intercede on behalf of Julian Assange. Paul Oboohov reports.

Protesters target the Australian Defence Exports Office

Paul Oboohov — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:15:00 +1100

“The Australian Defence Exports Office is a gift from the government to the weapons’ corporations,” Miriam Torzillo told protesters outside its office. Paul Oboohov reports.

Refugees demand Labor grants them permanent visas, as promised

Kerry Smith — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +1100

Refugees and their supporters converged on Parliament to demand the federal government act on its promise to give 19,000 refugees permanent visas. Kerry Smith reports.

IPAN conference examines the US-Australia military alliance

Paul Oboohov — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:15:00 +1100

The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network's annual conference criticised federal Labor for failing to pursue an independent foreign policy. Paul Oboohov reports.

Solidarity shown for Iran democracy movement

Paul Oboohov — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1100

Members of the Iranian community and supporters demonstrated outside the Iranian Embassy on October 12 and 19. Paul Oboohov reports.

Refugees rally in Canberra to demand permanent protection

Luke Weyland — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +1000

More than 2000 people rallied for permanent protection for refugees outside Parliament House. Luke Weyland reports.

Free Julian Assange, protesters say

Kerry Smith — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +1000

Protesters gathered at Parliament House to demand the Labor government apply diplomatic pressure to the British and United States governments to drop the political case against Julian Assange. Kerry Smith reports.

Climate protesters tell Labor it has a mandate to act fast

Paul Oboohov — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +1000

Climate protesters held up placards and banners demanding immediate action on climate change as Labor MPs arrived to be sworn in. Paul Oboohov reports.

No war on Russia, no AUKUS

Paul Oboohov — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +1100

A candlelight vigil to oppose Russia’s war in Ukraine was organised by No War, No AUKUS ACT. Paul Oboohov reports.

Anti-vax protesters take over Canberra city

Kerry Smith — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +1100

About 10,000 anti-vaccination protesters from around the country converged on Parliament House on February 12. Kerry Smith reports.

Thousands march on 50th anniversary of Tent Embassy

Elliott Guerrero — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:45:00 +1100

Thousands of First Nations people and allies marked Invasion Day on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country, marching to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy outside Old Parliament House. Elliott Guerrero reports.

Extinction Rebellion actions call out Morrison’s #COPOut on climate change

Isaac Nellist — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:15:00 +1100

Extinction Rebellion and other climate activists began a fortnight of protests and disruptive actions on October 17 to call out the federal government’s failure to address the climate emergency, Isaac Nellist reports.

Time for a home for the Murugappan family

Paul Oboohov — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:15:00 +1000

A former Department of Immigration deputy secretary told a rally for the Murugappan family that good immigration policy can and should be compassionate. Paul Oboohov reports.

Firefighters union leader: ‘There are no climate sceptics on the end of a fire hose’

Greg McConville — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:45:00 +1100

United Firefighters Union ACT branch secretary and national president Greg McConville, together with representatives of the local Indigenous community, Farmers for Climate Action and The Greens, addressed the “Our federal government fiddles while Australia burns: Let’s put the heat under them” event outside federal parliament in Canberra on November 25. This is what he had to say.

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