It is clear that this government does not see itself as the defender,let alone champion,of public education. What a travesty for the majority of our children who attend public schools.
Penny Wong has,with great care,set out a clear case for a Palestinian state. The argument is utterly rational but totally incendiary.
Setting out a new case on the highly sensitive global question,Penny Wong said Palestinian statehood could improve the chances for peace.
Hamas said the latest Israeli ceasefire proposal it received from Qatari and Egyptian mediators did not meet any of the demands of Palestinian factions.
Regrettably,conflict and expressions of discontent and anger have become fashionable,prompting discussions to become polarised and a zero-sum game.
In appointing a special adviser to review the investigation of seven aid workers,Australia is telegraphing its lack of confidence in the Israeli military justice system.
The Albanese government is also urging Israel to take further action against the troops responsible for the death of Australian Zomi Frankcom and six fellow aid workers if they are found guilty of wrong-doing.
The Israeli military has dismissed two army officers who were involved in the operation that killed Australian Zomi Frankcom and six fellow aid workers.
Joe Biden is said to have been privately enraged by the deadly strike on World Central Kitchen staff,and publicly noted it was not isolated given nearly 200 aid workers have been killed since October 7.
Labor MP Julian Hill is also calling for regulators to address concerns Australians are claiming tax deductions to fund Israeli settler activities in the West Bank.
Key Democrats have ramped up calls for the White House to stop sanctioning military aid to Israel unless the nation does more to protect lives.