Peta Fitz
@pmf24-11.bsky.social
Interested in ethical politics , critical
Thinking and justice for Palestinians
Thinking and justice for Palestinians
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Compulsory Zionist training for university staff is next step down Labor's road to authoritarianism. It's dangerous mind control writes Nick Riemer
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
Antisemitism training. Labor's march to authoritarianism - Michael West
State and Federal Labor governments are becoming authoritarian. Next in line is the thought police entering campus.
michaelwest.com.au
February 15, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Compulsory Zionist training for university staff is next step down Labor's road to authoritarianism. It's dangerous mind control writes Nick Riemer
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
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We demand an end to the impunity and an end to the ceaseless flow of bombs. STOP ARMING ISRAEL.
jvpaction.org/callblockthebombs
jvpaction.org/callblockthebombs
Call Congress now: Block the Bombs!
The U.S. has fully enabled and partnered in the Israeli government's atrocities, sending billions in weapons. Ending U.S. complicity is one of the most important ways we can work to stop this genocide...
jvpaction.org
February 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
We demand an end to the impunity and an end to the ceaseless flow of bombs. STOP ARMING ISRAEL.
jvpaction.org/callblockthebombs
jvpaction.org/callblockthebombs
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My local Independent member for Mackellar, NSW @sophiescamps.bsky.social
Proud of her, thanks Sophie!
Proud of her, thanks Sophie!
Sophie Scamps MP:
"At the very time the Government is welcoming President Herzog into Parliament House, with the entrance being officially lined with Israeli flags, Israel is moving to extend the illegal occupation of the West Bank thus undermining the hope for a two-state solution."
"At the very time the Government is welcoming President Herzog into Parliament House, with the entrance being officially lined with Israeli flags, Israel is moving to extend the illegal occupation of the West Bank thus undermining the hope for a two-state solution."
February 11, 2026 at 3:18 AM
My local Independent member for Mackellar, NSW @sophiescamps.bsky.social
Proud of her, thanks Sophie!
Proud of her, thanks Sophie!
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Melbourne and Sydney protests against the visit of Isaac Herzog showed how differently protest can unfold under different political decisions. Editor Catriona Jackson on power, protest, and democratic inconsistency. #PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #Democracy #ProtestRights
When peaceful protest is allowed to work, democracy works
Melbourne’s mass protest against the visit of Israel President Isaac Herzog showed how large, diverse crowds can assemble peacefully when police exercise restraint and common sense. Sydney’s response points to a deeper failure of judgment about protest, power and democracy.
johnmenadue.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Melbourne and Sydney protests against the visit of Isaac Herzog showed how differently protest can unfold under different political decisions. Editor Catriona Jackson on power, protest, and democratic inconsistency. #PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #Democracy #ProtestRights
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Jon Kudelka.
2004.
How prescient. It was relevant then and it is relevant now. The world is so much poorer for his loss.
2004.
How prescient. It was relevant then and it is relevant now. The world is so much poorer for his loss.
February 9, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Jon Kudelka.
2004.
How prescient. It was relevant then and it is relevant now. The world is so much poorer for his loss.
2004.
How prescient. It was relevant then and it is relevant now. The world is so much poorer for his loss.
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“If political protests should only be allowed or prohibited by politicians, then whether or not the public is allowed to criticise politicians is in the hands of the very people they are seeking to criticise.” – Alice Grundy
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4bGYqi9
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4bGYqi9
February 10, 2026 at 12:40 AM
“If political protests should only be allowed or prohibited by politicians, then whether or not the public is allowed to criticise politicians is in the hands of the very people they are seeking to criticise.” – Alice Grundy
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4bGYqi9
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4bGYqi9
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"A UN Commission of Inquiry concluded Mr Herzog was among Israeli leaders who incited the commission of genocide"
To the PM of Australia Albanese, your legacy is one of SHAME & COWARDICE
#IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #auspol #FreePalestine
To the PM of Australia Albanese, your legacy is one of SHAME & COWARDICE
#IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #auspol #FreePalestine
February 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
"A UN Commission of Inquiry concluded Mr Herzog was among Israeli leaders who incited the commission of genocide"
To the PM of Australia Albanese, your legacy is one of SHAME & COWARDICE
#IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #auspol #FreePalestine
To the PM of Australia Albanese, your legacy is one of SHAME & COWARDICE
#IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #auspol #FreePalestine
Words of honesty and outrage based on verifiable facts. How refreshing
Australia’s response to Gaza shows how lobbying power can narrow political debate and recast criticism of Israel as antisemitism, with consequences for media freedom and public accountability, writes John Menadue.
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #media #humanrights
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #media #humanrights
The Zionist lobby, antisemitism and Herzog
Australia’s political and media response to Gaza, including the invitation to Israel’s president, reflects the influence of pro-Israel lobbying and the shrinking space for lawful criticism.
johnmenadue.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Words of honesty and outrage based on verifiable facts. How refreshing
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“I certainly welcome [Herzog] coming" says PM Albanese about the president of the terrorist state of israel committing a genocide that's resulted in the murder of over 100,000 civilians most of whom women & children. #IsraeliNazis #PalestinianHolocaust #FreePalestine #auspol
January 29, 2026 at 6:41 PM
“I certainly welcome [Herzog] coming" says PM Albanese about the president of the terrorist state of israel committing a genocide that's resulted in the murder of over 100,000 civilians most of whom women & children. #IsraeliNazis #PalestinianHolocaust #FreePalestine #auspol
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Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
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Read our advisory committee member, Josh Bornstein's important contribution in the ABC today (link in bio) about why Albanese should not have invited Herzog to Australia.
Rescind the invitation, now.
Rescind the invitation, now.
January 29, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Read our advisory committee member, Josh Bornstein's important contribution in the ABC today (link in bio) about why Albanese should not have invited Herzog to Australia.
Rescind the invitation, now.
Rescind the invitation, now.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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Human rights lawyer @barnsgreg.bsky.social how the Hate Speech laws in the wrong govt hands will lead to tyranny
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bad-laws-wil...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bad-laws-wil...
Bad laws will not stop hate speech, but invoke tyranny - Michael West
The Bill to Combat Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism risks undermining rights, due process and democratic accountability.
michaelwest.com.au
January 27, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Human rights lawyer @barnsgreg.bsky.social how the Hate Speech laws in the wrong govt hands will lead to tyranny
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bad-laws-wil...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bad-laws-wil...
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When protest is framed as hate and grief is treated as offensive, “social cohesion” becomes an empty slogan, writes Sawsan Madina in a searing personal reflection.
#auspol #FreeSpeech #HumanRights
#auspol #FreeSpeech #HumanRights
Reflections of an Arab Australian on the new 'hate speech' laws
Australia’s new hate speech laws are landing in a climate of deep mistrust and unequal public empathy. When grief, protest and solidarity are treated as threats, social cohesion becomes a hollow promise, Sawsan Madina writes.
johnmenadue.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM
When protest is framed as hate and grief is treated as offensive, “social cohesion” becomes an empty slogan, writes Sawsan Madina in a searing personal reflection.
#auspol #FreeSpeech #HumanRights
#auspol #FreeSpeech #HumanRights
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"Israel treats its reputation as a strategic asset", so the Hate Speech laws transfer the PR cost from the Israeli 'machine' to the Australian govt.
A dispassionate take by @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
#auspol #hasbara @thelyonsden.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/hate-speech-...
A dispassionate take by @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
#auspol #hasbara @thelyonsden.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/hate-speech-...
Hate Speech. Protecting Israel's reputation in Australia just got cheaper - Michael West
Israel’s reputation is treated as a strategic asset to be managed in Western media and political domains. Hate speech laws.
michaelwest.com.au
January 25, 2026 at 9:17 PM
"Israel treats its reputation as a strategic asset", so the Hate Speech laws transfer the PR cost from the Israeli 'machine' to the Australian govt.
A dispassionate take by @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
#auspol #hasbara @thelyonsden.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/hate-speech-...
A dispassionate take by @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
#auspol #hasbara @thelyonsden.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/hate-speech-...
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Francesca Albanese. #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust
January 25, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Francesca Albanese. #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust
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Warning - it shows Alex Pretti’s execution.
So is this what @albomp.bsky.social and his Deputy believe are the “shared values” we hold with the US and means we need to keep sending them billions for AUKUS?
So is this what @albomp.bsky.social and his Deputy believe are the “shared values” we hold with the US and means we need to keep sending them billions for AUKUS?
Hard to watch but critical evidence. Save it somewhere and commit to #DefundFascism by delaying federal taxes, boycotting big businesses/ buying only necessities, slowing/ stopping productivity/ work, and strengthening mutual aid. Grow edible plants.
January 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Warning - it shows Alex Pretti’s execution.
So is this what @albomp.bsky.social and his Deputy believe are the “shared values” we hold with the US and means we need to keep sending them billions for AUKUS?
So is this what @albomp.bsky.social and his Deputy believe are the “shared values” we hold with the US and means we need to keep sending them billions for AUKUS?
An important read to understand Australia today
Powerful
John Lyons reporting in October 2021—
*How the Australian public is short-changed on Israel and Gaza*
"In 40 years in journalism, I’ve dealt with some smart and powerful lobby groups. But none compares to the pro-Israel lobby in Australia."
johnmenadue.com/post/2021/10...
*How the Australian public is short-changed on Israel and Gaza*
"In 40 years in journalism, I’ve dealt with some smart and powerful lobby groups. But none compares to the pro-Israel lobby in Australia."
johnmenadue.com/post/2021/10...
January 25, 2026 at 7:48 AM
An important read to understand Australia today
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Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” isn’t peace-building – it’s a power grab that sidelines the vulnerable and rewards coercion. Australia should reject it rather than legitimise it, writes Stuart Rees.
#auspol #geopolitics #humanrights
#auspol #geopolitics #humanrights
Trump’s 'Peace Board' is imperialism in a new suit
Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” is framed as a peace initiative, but it centralises authority, sidelines the vulnerable and rewards coercion. Australia should reject it rather than lend it legitimacy.
johnmenadue.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” isn’t peace-building – it’s a power grab that sidelines the vulnerable and rewards coercion. Australia should reject it rather than legitimise it, writes Stuart Rees.
#auspol #geopolitics #humanrights
#auspol #geopolitics #humanrights
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Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
January 23, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
Powerful in its analysis and chilling in its implications . Thank yiu Greg Barns - no Labor MP who passed the Bill can articulate what it means for ordinary citizens or our community
My piece today on the appalling hate speech bill.
Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny – and this one ticks every box johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny – and this one ticks every box johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny – and this one ticks every box
A sweeping new bill to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism was rushed through federal parliament this week with minimal scrutiny and major rule-of-law flaws. Its vague definitions, retrospective r...
johnmenadue.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Powerful in its analysis and chilling in its implications . Thank yiu Greg Barns - no Labor MP who passed the Bill can articulate what it means for ordinary citizens or our community
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Anthony Albanese is paying Trump billions of dollars as the US president destroys the international order. It's time to stop, writes Bernard Keane.
Albanese is funding a delusional, deeply dangerous Trump. It has to stop
Australia is giving the Trump administration billions while it sets about attacking our allies and trashing the norms of western democracies. And all America's apologists can say is "keep your head down".
www.crikey.com.au
January 21, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Anthony Albanese is paying Trump billions of dollars as the US president destroys the international order. It's time to stop, writes Bernard Keane.
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Having read the draft of the Australian government's new "hate" legislation, the scope it gives the government of the day to restrict civil society is massive. It's very clear that it could be used to outlaw a Palestine Action-style organisation www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Hate laws to pass after Labor and Liberal deal
The Liberal Party struck an agreement with Labor to tighten the scope of a bill to ban hate groups, but the position of the Nationals is unclear.
www.abc.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Having read the draft of the Australian government's new "hate" legislation, the scope it gives the government of the day to restrict civil society is massive. It's very clear that it could be used to outlaw a Palestine Action-style organisation www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Terrific piece
January 20, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Terrific piece