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The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch up | Anne Davies
ByAnne Davies August 3, 2025

Along with the horror of Gaza, there was palpable anger towards Chris Minns and, to a lesser extent, Anthony AlbaneseSea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in GazaThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, risks g…

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‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance
ByTom McIlroy Chief political correspondent July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising PalestineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has…

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Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza | Donald Rothwell
ByDonald Rothwell July 28, 2025

The time has come for the Albanese government to do more than just issue statements decrying breaches of international lawThe Albanese government has given its clearest statement yet on the legality of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Anthony Albanese told th…

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Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza | Donald Rothwell
ByDonald Rothwell July 28, 2025

The time has come for the Albanese government to do more than just issue statements decrying breaches of international lawThe Albanese government has given its clearest statement yet on the legality of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Anthony Albanese told th…

Read More Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza | Donald Rothwell
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Australia condemns Israel for ‘indefensible’ Gaza deaths as it joins coalition of countries denouncing Israel
ByJosh Butler July 21, 2025

Australia and 27 other countries said it was ‘horrifying’ that over 800 Palestinians were killed while seeking aidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe thousands of civilian…

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Trump offers ‘greatest chance’ for Gaza ceasefire, Penny Wong insists, as Australia condemns Israel actions
ByJosh Butler July 21, 2025July 22, 2025

Australia and 27 other countries have said it is ‘horrifying’ that more than 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trum…

Read More Trump offers ‘greatest chance’ for Gaza ceasefire, Penny Wong insists, as Australia condemns Israel actions
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Anthony Albanese responds to Iran crisis: ‘We don’t want escalation and a full-scale war’ – video
ByGuardian staff June 23, 2025

The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says the government supports action to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon while underlining the need for a diplomatic end to the Israel-Iran war. ‘We continue to call for dialogue and for dipl…

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PM backs Iran strikes but says Australia is ‘deeply concerned about any escalation’
ByJosh Butler and Dan Jervis-Bardy June 23, 2025

Penny Wong refuses to say whether Pine Gap communications facility in NT was used in US bombing of three Iranian nuclear sitesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says A…

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PM backs Iran strikes but says Australia is ‘deeply concerned about any escalation’
ByJosh Butler and Dan Jervis-Bardy June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Penny Wong refuses to say whether Pine Gap communications facility in NT was used in US bombing of three Iranian nuclear sitesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says A…

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Australia must stand firm in its support for a rules-based order and reject any US requests for military aid | Donald Rothwell
ByDonald Rothwell June 22, 2025

Labor governments have a proud history of supporting the UN charter. The Albanese government must continue itAmerica’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities has no legitimacy under international law and carries significant implications for Australia. T…

Read More Australia must stand firm in its support for a rules-based order and reject any US requests for military aid | Donald Rothwell