This is a thoughtful and correct response from the ⁦Anthony Albanese⁩ govt to the news that arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas are being sought by the ICC prosecutor.
Light years ahead of the hyperbolic political nonsense from Dutton and Birmingham. theguardian.com/australia-news…

If you are in Hobart this Wednesday evening get along to a great venue, Hadleys Hotel, for the launch of Peter Duncan’s autobiography “From the Horizon”.
Peter and Bob Brown will keep you well entertained. Don’t miss an intriguing and interesting night with Peter and Bob!

Is Biden for real?
Claims to be “outraged” the ICC has requested warrants to arrest Netanyahu for war crimes.
He backs Netanyahu and claims there is no “equivalence” between Israel and Hamas.
Wilful killing, state sponsored starvation is a war crime!
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More good news!
It would be even better if Julian was freed to return to Australia on the basis he has paid a heavy price and cannot get a fair trial in the USA.
The government should redouble its efforts with the US and UK to bring him home! abc.net.au/news/2024-05-2…

This blows apart the the good versus evil crap being force fed to the public by the Israeli government propaganda machine and their allies in the press. abc.net.au/news/2024-05-2…

The change in Qantas management has not been matched by a change in their contempt for workers and their families.
Maximising profit and executive salaries is more important to Qantas than destroying an employee’s life and their families future.
Fight hard Josh and TWU Australia

So ⁦Peter Dutton⁩ says ⁦⁦Fatima Payman⁩ should be “kicked out” of the ALP.
This bullshit from a “leader” of a corrupt, uncaring, lying, incompetent party with no principles or morality.
Fatima has widespread public and ALP support!

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The ALP should stop pandering to the Israeli lobby that supports apartheid in Israel,the killing of innocent Palestinians and the systematic destruction of Gaza.
The charge of antisemitism against anyone who calls out the Israeli govt is utter nonsense!
theguardian.com/australia-news…

The World Court has heard compelling evidence from South Africa that a genocide is underway in Gaza and Israel should be compelled to cease fire.
Evidence of famine, starvation, indiscriminate killings and reducing Gaza to rubble was put before the court. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

FFS! Dutton on #7.30 talking about “liberating the workforce “ by bringing retired building and construction workers back to solve the workforce shortage.
After a lifetime of hard manual work that takes a toll on your body only a minute number of retirees could return to work.

Well wasn’t that a speech full of divisive rhetoric and utter stupidity?
No wonder Dutton was never considered by his peers as a real option for leadership. This is the Libs “ back on track “ and mimicking Trump Republicans.

If Dutton really stands against “hatred and violence” he would stop excusing the violence, slaughter and hateful behaviour of the Israeli govt and military against innocent Palestinians.

Oh, I forgot, back on track to Islamophobia!

“ Back on track” says Peter Dutton
Backtracking to Robodebt, corruption, WorkChoices, climate denialism, rorts, Medicare co payments, tax cuts for the rich, poverty for battlers, cuts to social services, no support for housing, raiding super.
The Libs record in government!

The attacks on Fatima Payman for supporting the cause of a free Palestine and an end to the horrific death and destruction in Gaza is heartless, wrong and disgusting.
Fatima has courage and conviction. She will have significant support from R&F ALP members. Stay strong Fatima!

Labor against War make a compelling point on the huge sums of Australian $s being fed to the US and UK military industrial complex.
Imagine what could be done with this money to build a good society, a broader based economy instead of subsidising US and UK nuclear sub programs!

So Phillip Coorey says “Chalmers crumbles and gives up spending restraint”.
Murdoch rag, The Australian , claims helping Australians under COL pressure is “a splurge and a cash splash”.
These RW rags want tax cuts for the rich and privileged and poverty for the working class!

Labor will always deliver a better, fairer budget than the LNP.
Many progressive initiatives that would never be considered by the LNP.
Nevertheless I am disappointed that the financial strength of the Commonwealth was not used to encourage the states to invest in public housing!

Catholic schools that promote divisive, dangerous US inspired stupidity, should not receive public funding. Religious extremism, has no place in Australian society.
Religious freedom is ok, bigotry, homophobia ,vilifying our fellow Australians is not!

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Before the apologists pile on, I agree gas will play a role in the transition to net zero.
However this goes beyond transition and bakes fossil fuels into the economy far into the future.
When will we have a Labor resources minister that can stand up to the fossil fuel industry?