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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Greens staff lead Palestine protest movement, voice support for vandalism of Jewish MP’s office
Social media posts by taxpayer-funded staffers also reveal support for “armed resistance”, offering a glimpse into the connection between the party and the wave of demonstrations since October 7.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Police kill more than 100 students in protests over job handouts
The protests erupted out of Bangladeshi students’ anger at a quota system for government jobs that benefited certain groups.
- by Anupreeta Das
Protests, sabotage and terrorism: Inside the effort to make Paris safe
France is grappling with the potential for devastation on multiple fronts as it seeks to hold the most ambitious opening ceremony in history in the most volatile geopolitical environment since the 1930s.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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Opinion
Tenacious D thrive on black humour. So why gag themselves now?
Jack Black and his musical partner, Kyle Gass, called off their Australian tour after an “improvised” joke about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Too soon?
- by Bill Wyman
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Political leadership
‘New low’: Bandt claims PM politicised Trump shooting
The Greens leader says Anthony Albanese’s weekend warning that pro-Palestine demonstrations at Labor MPs’ offices could escalate was “an outrageous and cynical move”.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Victoria Police
Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh told he will be arrested for allegedly inciting hatred
The owner of Burgertory has been asked to attend a police station next week to be interviewed over chants and speeches at a series of pro-Palestine rallies in the city.
- by Chris Vedelago and Marta Pascual Juanola
Parliament House security under review after twin protests
Four protesters unfurled pro-Palestine banners from the roof as a group of climate activists glued themselves to the floor in the building’s Marble Foyer.
- by Olivia Ireland, Angus Thompson and Jessica McSweeney
‘Full-scale offensive’: Sydney University restricts all student protests on campus
Students now need permission to use megaphones and must give three days’ notice for any protests on campus.
- by Daniella White and Lucy Carroll
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Education
University students face expulsion over pro-Palestine protests
Several Victorian universities have threatened disciplinary action against students for joining campus protests against the bloodshed in Gaza.
- by Alex Crowe
May 2024: Students protesting at University of Melbourne told to 'leave' or face expulsion
Pro-Palestine students occupying a University of Melbourne building have been ordered to pack up and leave or face possible expulsion.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
What do we want? Peaceful protests
Australians are in favour of peaceful protests about the war in Gaza – not the blockading and wrecking of electorate offices.
- by David Crowe