March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
We at MEAA continue to fight for the elimination of racism and discrimination in all forms in order to create a place where all workers can be represented and included.
@JoyceCarolOates I remember in a course on Irish lit at Sydney uni years ago it was suggested that Joyce teaches you to appreciate his work: so start with "Dubliners" which will help with "Portrait of an Artist" which will help you with "Ulysses" which will help with "Finnegan". It is all music.
@Brocklesnitch I had a vertigo attack on stage in the middle of a play performance a few years ago - luckily I was seated for most of the scene, then staggered off in the first scene change and had to be carried out the stage door into an ambulance for a night in hospital. It's truly horrible.
This is an illegal, unprovoked and brutal attack that shows once again that the USA and Israel are rogue states.
The UK must end our cosy relationship with the USA and our ongoing support for Israel.
Australia’s support of Trump and Netanyahu’s illegal attack is disgraceful.
We cannot bomb our way to peace.
The Albanese Labor government must immediately rule out any Australian support for this escalation: no resources and no intelligence.
Albanese’s backing of Israeli and US attacks on Iran shows that we are completely devoid of acting independently from Trump and Netanyahu.
There was a time when Labor pursued peace not war. That time is long gone.
Leadership needed not sycophantic capitulation to militarism.
This is a slaughter of 40 school girls in Iran today.
It is a natural part of the US military action so robustly supported tonight by @AlboMP@RichardMarlesMP and @SenatorWong.
Take a look, you three, and turn up the volume.
He did better in 2003:
Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler) (12.14 p.m.) ”I wish to add my voice to those who oppose this unjust war” @AlboMP you have changed.
https://t.co/pNigg6qqm7
Australia stands with the brave people of Iran in their struggle against oppression.
For decades, the Iranian regime has been a destabilising force, through its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, support for armed proxies, and brutal acts of violence and intimidation.
Iran directed at least two attacks on Australian soil in 2024. These appalling acts targeting Australia’s Jewish community were intended to create fear, divide our society and challenge our sovereignty. In response, Australia took the unprecedented steps of expelling Iran’s Ambassador, suspending operations at our embassy in Tehran, and listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Our Government has sanctioned more than 200 Iranian-linked individuals, including more than 100 linked to the IRGC.
With international partners, including the United States and the G7, we have called for the Iranian regime to uphold the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Iran’s citizens.
These calls have gone unheeded. Instead, the regime has instigated a brutal crackdown on its own people leaving thousands of Iranian civilians dead. A regime that relies on the repression and murder of its own people to retain power is without legitimacy.
It has long been recognised that Iran’s nuclear program is a threat to global peace and security. The international community has been clear that the Iranian regime can never beallowed to develop a nuclear weapon. The United Nations Security Council has reimposed sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the International Atomic Energy Agency Board has formally declared Iran in non-compliance with its non-proliferation safeguards obligations.
We support the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security.
Australian officials are closely monitoring this evolving situation. We continue
to advise Australians do not travel to Iran and leave Iran as soon as possible, if it is safe to do so. Our ability to provide consular assistance in Iran is extremely limited.
Given our concerns around security in the region, we have also upgraded Australia’s travel advice for Israel and Lebanon to Do Not Travel. Australians should leave now if it is safe to do so.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has activated its Crisis Centre to provide consular support to Australians in the region.
Australians requiring urgent consular assistance can contact the Consular Emergency Centre 24/7 on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 from outside Australia.
Prime Minister does not speak for the Australian people:
Polling shows majority of Australians do not support US wars of aggression.
“Albanese says Australia supports US action against Iran & stands with the Iranian people’s struggle against oppression.” https://t.co/ushmeeyeRj
Deeply disturbing Australia supports the illegal US/Israeli aggression against Iran in violation of the UN Charter. This is not lawful self-defence against an armed attack by Iran & the Security Council has not authorized it. Preventive regime change is an international crime
Note Australia. Having US facilities on our soil makes us a target in any US aggression against China. Any US President crazy enough to line up all his fire power to do Israel’s bidding may very well do the same to China to protect the US dollar. The best thing our govt could do is pull out of AUKUS. And we will likely pay a price for having US and joint facilities here.