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In just over 48 hours, almost 22,000 community members have joined a national campaign calling on the Australian Government to publicly support South Africa’s International Court of Justice case against Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. The online campaign, initiated by the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN), demands that the government “begins to be … Continued
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Correction: The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network would like to issue a correction to its media release, “Flood of Australian political leaders join call for permanent ceasefire and recognition of Palestine as Gaza onslaught continues” (issued 8.1.24). Due to an unfortunate administrative error, the name of Dr Sophie Scamps was included as a signatory to this statement. Dr … Continued
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Political pressure on the Albanese Government is growing, with 317 Australian political leaders, including a large number of serving Labor federal, state and territory MPs, having now joined former Foreign Ministers Bob Carr and Gareth Evans in demanding a permanent ceasefire and Australian diplomatic recognition of the state of Palestine. The political leaders calls are … Continued
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The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has today demanded the Australian Government issue a statement of support for South Africa’s application to the International Court of Justice against Israel on alleged genocide violations in Gaza. APAN’s call comes as Malaysia overnight issued a statement of support for the South African ICJ claim, which alleges that … Continued
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On 20 December 2023, the Australian Centre for International Justice wrote to the Minister for Home Affairs, the Attorney-General and the Australian Federal Police Commissioner with respect to Australian citizens who are currently engaged in hostilities in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). Following the Hamas attacks in Israel, on 10 October 2023, the … Continued
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As of today 203 current and former Australian Members of Parliament and Councillors from across the political spectrum have signed a statement in support of an immediate, permanent ceasefire, the recognition of Palestine as a state, the end of the Israeli occupation and a reassessment of Australia’s relationship with Israel. Signatories to the statement include … Continued
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MEDIA STATEMENT – 14 December 2023 Permanent Ceasefire urgently needed to ease suffering in Gaza The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has renewed its call for there to be peace in Gaza and supports the Australian Government’s call for urgent international efforts to bring about an immediate and sustainable ceasefire. “We are praying … Continued
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The Australian Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s statement and Australian Government’s backing of a United Nations General Assembly resolution for a ceasefire for Gaza as a critical first step, saying the government’s shift in position was testament to the hundreds of thousands of Australians who marched, rallied and chanted demanding an … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Amendments to the Annex of the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965 (FAL Convention Amendments). The FAL Convention facilitates international maritime traffic and prevents unnecessary delays, aids cooperation between governments and secures uniformity, to the highest practicable degree in maritime procedures and … Continued
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In an era where global events shape local realities, Monash University is set to become the first university in Victoria, and third in Australia, to offer prospective students the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of International Relations. The new degree comes at a critical juncture and aligns with Monash’s commitment to providing students with … Continued
