Greg Barns
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#ApartheidIsrael sinks to a new low with state sanctioned murder
OFFICIAL – Israel’s proposed death-penalty law is a war crime johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
OFFICIAL – Israel’s proposed death-penalty law is a war crime johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
OFFICIAL – Israel’s proposed death-penalty law is a war crime
Not satisfied it seems with the continued genocide of Palestinians, Israel is now looking to execute Palestinian prisoners by introducing a death penalty law.
johnmenadue.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
#ApartheidIsrael sinks to a new low with state sanctioned murder
OFFICIAL – Israel’s proposed death-penalty law is a war crime johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
OFFICIAL – Israel’s proposed death-penalty law is a war crime johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Fascinating interviews with, among others, John Menadue who was Secretary Prime Minister and Cabinet on November 11.
Episode 1 - The 50th anniversary of the Whitlam government johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Episode 1 - The 50th anniversary of the Whitlam government johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Episode 1 - The 50th anniversary of the Whitlam government
We kick off with a topic close to our hearts, the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Fascinating interviews with, among others, John Menadue who was Secretary Prime Minister and Cabinet on November 11.
Episode 1 - The 50th anniversary of the Whitlam government johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Episode 1 - The 50th anniversary of the Whitlam government johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
My Hobart Mercury column today on the danger of industry policy -eg, bail outs for smelters in South Australia and Tasmania.
November 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
My Hobart Mercury column today on the danger of industry policy -eg, bail outs for smelters in South Australia and Tasmania.
"neither laws nor judges can be divorced from their social and historical context" Annual Goldring Lecture at @UOW by New South Wales District Court judge Andrew Haesler. Powerful speech for dark times.
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2025 Goldring Lecture University of Wollongong - Judge Andrew Haesler, District Court of NSW - Republic Chambers
GOLDRING LECTURE FINALWallawaani “Wallawaani” Joanne Selfe of the judge’s Ngara Yura Program tells me that in Dharga/Dharawal “Wallawaani,” means “my […]
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October 31, 2025 at 5:27 AM
"neither laws nor judges can be divorced from their social and historical context" Annual Goldring Lecture at @UOW by New South Wales District Court judge Andrew Haesler. Powerful speech for dark times.
republicchambers.com.au/2025/10/31/2...
republicchambers.com.au/2025/10/31/2...
Why would any leader take anything the venal corrupt President of the US, Trump, seriously? The so called Australia US rare earths deal is not worth the paper its written on
October 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Why would any leader take anything the venal corrupt President of the US, Trump, seriously? The so called Australia US rare earths deal is not worth the paper its written on
Albanese and Rudd sold out freedom of the press this week johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10... My piece on the appalling lack of push back by Australia on the banning of @abcnewsbot.bsky.social John Lyons
Albanese and Rudd sold out freedom of the press this week
Many Australian journalists think Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ambassador Kevin Rudd did a wonderful job this week in handling the corrupt narcissist who runs the United States, Donald Trump.
johnmenadue.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Albanese and Rudd sold out freedom of the press this week johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10... My piece on the appalling lack of push back by Australia on the banning of @abcnewsbot.bsky.social John Lyons
This orchestra should, if it put human rights first, make a statement against genocide
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
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Israel Philharmonic Draws Protests as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds in Gaza
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This orchestra should, if it put human rights first, make a statement against genocide
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
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The economy is not going to recover in time to give Luxon an election boost.
This means Winston, Luxon, and Seymour will try to stir up culture wars to distract us.
Don't get sucked in - just hammer home the lousy economic performance, the incredibly high cost of living, and the general despair.
This means Winston, Luxon, and Seymour will try to stir up culture wars to distract us.
Don't get sucked in - just hammer home the lousy economic performance, the incredibly high cost of living, and the general despair.
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The economy is not going to recover in time to give Luxon an election boost.
This means Winston, Luxon, and Seymour will try to stir up culture wars to distract us.
Don't get sucked in - just hammer home the lousy economic performance, the incredibly high cost of living, and the general despair.
This means Winston, Luxon, and Seymour will try to stir up culture wars to distract us.
Don't get sucked in - just hammer home the lousy economic performance, the incredibly high cost of living, and the general despair.
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One of the Austs on the flotilla who was taken illegally & held by the Israel Govt - says the Aust Govt did not really support them. They were among the last to be released - & their release & deportation to Jordan was facilitated by other Govts.
What a betrayal 😞😡 #auspol
What a betrayal 😞😡 #auspol
October 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
One of the Austs on the flotilla who was taken illegally & held by the Israel Govt - says the Aust Govt did not really support them. They were among the last to be released - & their release & deportation to Jordan was facilitated by other Govts.
What a betrayal 😞😡 #auspol
What a betrayal 😞😡 #auspol
October 7 protests against Israel are legitimate. Attempts by governments to stop them is a dangerous abuse of power.
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7 October not a day to abuse protesters
When it comes to the domestic political fallout from the Gaza conflict, there are no more reliable and uncritical friends of Israel than Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan and her New South Wales counte...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
October 7 protests against Israel are legitimate. Attempts by governments to stop them is a dangerous abuse of power.
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With my colleague Stuart Rees today on why recognition of Palestine is the right thing for Australia to do.
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Recognising Palestine a long overdue act of courage
At the UN this week, in a long overdue act of courage, the Australian Government has recognised the State of Palestine.
johnmenadue.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
With my colleague Stuart Rees today on why recognition of Palestine is the right thing for Australia to do.
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TrueNorth sends its 400th newsletter on Monday!
Every weekday for close to 2 years I've shared articles & commentary from Australia's excellent independent news publishers & commentators
To help me improve TrueNorth please share your views through the survey link #auspol >
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Every weekday for close to 2 years I've shared articles & commentary from Australia's excellent independent news publishers & commentators
To help me improve TrueNorth please share your views through the survey link #auspol >
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September 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
TrueNorth sends its 400th newsletter on Monday!
Every weekday for close to 2 years I've shared articles & commentary from Australia's excellent independent news publishers & commentators
To help me improve TrueNorth please share your views through the survey link #auspol >
linktr.ee/deniseshrivell
Every weekday for close to 2 years I've shared articles & commentary from Australia's excellent independent news publishers & commentators
To help me improve TrueNorth please share your views through the survey link #auspol >
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#FOI isn’t a sexy sport, but it is used by engaged citizens, NGOs and media to increase participation in democracy and to scrutinise Govt. @AlboMP’s FOI Amendment Bill is an assault on open government and shows him to be a #transparency fraudster. #auspol
FOI Amendment Bill: Not what Faulkner or Allan Hawke wanted
The Explanatory Memorandum for the government’s Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025 claims it implements or responds to certain recommendations from previous reviews and inquiries, citing in pa...
johnmenadue.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
#FOI isn’t a sexy sport, but it is used by engaged citizens, NGOs and media to increase participation in democracy and to scrutinise Govt. @AlboMP’s FOI Amendment Bill is an assault on open government and shows him to be a #transparency fraudster. #auspol
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Wish I thought that the Albanese Labor Govt was going to stand their ground with Trump over John Lyons’ very valid questions - but sadly I don’t. #auspol
September 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Wish I thought that the Albanese Labor Govt was going to stand their ground with Trump over John Lyons’ very valid questions - but sadly I don’t. #auspol
My piece today on Albanese government's regressive FOI policies #auspol
FOI changes big backward step for government transparency johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
FOI changes big backward step for government transparency johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
FOI changes big backward step for government transparency
There has been much commentary, most of it critical, about federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland’s recently introduced Bill that amends the Freedom of Information Act by restricting access through...
johnmenadue.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM
My piece today on Albanese government's regressive FOI policies #auspol
FOI changes big backward step for government transparency johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
FOI changes big backward step for government transparency johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
Time to legalise drugs - smart policy not prejudice
September 1, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Time to legalise drugs - smart policy not prejudice
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"It is extraordinary that Australian universities would adopt the IHRA definition. The truth must out. Why did they do it? Who put pressure on them and why did they succumb?"
@barnsgreg.bsky.social on the toxic impact of #ZionistMcCarthyism. #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
@barnsgreg.bsky.social on the toxic impact of #ZionistMcCarthyism. #auspol
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Universities, free speech and the High Court
Greg Barns looks at the legal implications for universities, who last year adopted an IHRA-aligned definition of antisemitism, in wake of a large scale boycott of the Bendigo Writers Festival.
johnmenadue.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"It is extraordinary that Australian universities would adopt the IHRA definition. The truth must out. Why did they do it? Who put pressure on them and why did they succumb?"
@barnsgreg.bsky.social on the toxic impact of #ZionistMcCarthyism. #auspol
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@barnsgreg.bsky.social on the toxic impact of #ZionistMcCarthyism. #auspol
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The failure of universities in Australia to stand up for freedom of speech on Gaza. La Trobe the latest with its disgraceful ban on discussion of Gaza at the Bendigo Writers Festival. My piece today.
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Universities, free speech and the High Court
Greg Barns looks at the legal implications for universities, who last year adopted an IHRA-aligned definition of antisemitism, in wake of a large scale boycott of the Bendigo Writers Festival.
johnmenadue.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The failure of universities in Australia to stand up for freedom of speech on Gaza. La Trobe the latest with its disgraceful ban on discussion of Gaza at the Bendigo Writers Festival. My piece today.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
RuthForrest MLC to be Treasurer in a @TasmanianLabor government This is excellent news. The smartest thinker on fiscal and tax reform in Tasmania
August 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
RuthForrest MLC to be Treasurer in a @TasmanianLabor government This is excellent news. The smartest thinker on fiscal and tax reform in Tasmania
The war criminal #Netanyahu genocide now includes occupying aka annexing #Gaza and yet no blanket sanctions on #Israel In other words enabling the genocide
August 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The war criminal #Netanyahu genocide now includes occupying aka annexing #Gaza and yet no blanket sanctions on #Israel In other words enabling the genocide
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What really gets me about Segal is that her report arrived the same week as both the Coroner’s report into Kumanjayi Walker’s death & the Yoorrook report detailing genocide in Victoria. When will governments act to prevent discrimination against Aboriginal people? #auspol
July 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
What really gets me about Segal is that her report arrived the same week as both the Coroner’s report into Kumanjayi Walker’s death & the Yoorrook report detailing genocide in Victoria. When will governments act to prevent discrimination against Aboriginal people? #auspol
My column in the Hobart Mercury today
August 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My column in the Hobart Mercury today
The Tasmanian election does not provide a mandate to the Liberals or Labor to proceed with the AFL stadium
July 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The Tasmanian election does not provide a mandate to the Liberals or Labor to proceed with the AFL stadium