'Unacceptable': cops slammed for Muslim prayer bust-up Muslim figures are incensed after police violently broke up a prayer group at a thousands-strong rally against a contentious visit by the Israeli president. AAP · Feb 10
Chris Minns Doubles-Down On Defence Of NSW Police Action At Herzog Rally: ‘Impossible’ “I’m not going to throw police under the bus this morning.” Pedestrian.tv · Feb 10
Shocking Videos Of Sydney Protest Against Isaac Herzog’s Visit Emerge: ‘Corporal Punishment’ NSW police are under scrutiny after officers used pepper spray and made 27 arrests at a packed Sydney Town Hall rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog Pedestrian.tv · Feb 9
Chris Minns defends police in ‘impossible situation’ after video emerges of officers punching protesters in Sydney Politicians who attended protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog say police actions against demonstrators were ‘wildly inappropriate’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 9
NSW Supreme Court Blocks Palestinian March In Protest Of Isaac Herzog’s Visit Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Sydney visit is a flashpoint as the NSW Supreme Court rules on whether a pro‑Palestine rally can go ahead. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 9
Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel's visiting president in one major city descended into chaos. AAP · Feb 9
Isaac Herzog meets survivors of Bondi terror attack as thousands in Sydney and Melbourne protest visit Israeli president will meet prime minister Anthony Albanese and travel to Canberra and Melbourne as pro-Palestine supporters stage protests The Guardian - AU · Feb 9
Why Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Visit To Australia Has Sparked A National Showdown Israeli President Isaac Herzog has arrived in Australia as the country is deeply split over whether he should be here at all. For the Albanese government and major Jewish lobby groups, his trip is framed as an act of solidarity after the Bondi massacre and a chance to “build… Pedestrian.tv · Feb 8
Court challenge over march against Israeli president’s visit to be decided at Monday morning hearing Palestine Action Group march planned from Sydney Town Hall to NSW parliament in breach of public assembly declaration The Guardian - AU · Feb 8
Albanese says Isaac Herzog’s visit will bring unity – but to many Palestinian Australians it’s a ‘slap in the face’ The Israeli president’s visit, announced after the antisemitic attack in Bondi, has appalled those grieving loved ones killed in Gaza The Guardian - AU · Feb 7
Protesters plan to march during the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. So what are their rights to protest? In lieu of an explicit right to protest across Australia, different states have legislated their own protections, while some are getting stricter The Guardian - AU · Feb 7
Minns invokes special powers for NSW police to restrict protests during Israeli president’s visit Thirteen state and federal NSW MPs appeal to police to allow planned march protesting against the visit The Guardian - AU · Feb 7
MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event. AAP · Feb 7
Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations Almost two years after six victims died in a horrifying mass stabbing, the pressure is on the government and others to make changes and prevent further deaths. AAP · Feb 5
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4 NSW Labor politicians to protest Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit in defiance of premier Cameron Murphy, one of three MLCs to rally next week, says ‘we should not be welcoming to Australia the head of a state engaged in an ongoing genocide’
AAP · Feb 3 Adored trailblazer with kindness at her core farewelled Marie Bashir's compassion and love for an early morning singalong have been remembered as political luminaries farewelled NSW's first woman governor.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3 New hate speech rules for NSW schools could stifle classroom discussions about Gaza, teachers warn Premier says code of conduct is ‘not an attack on freedom of speech … or concern about Palestinians and innocent civilians in Gaza’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3 Palestine Action Group plans march against Isaac Herzog’s visit despite protest restrictions Calls for NSW police to ‘exercise their discretion’ and facilitate a peaceful rally in Sydney on 9 February while Israeli president visits Australia
AAP · Feb 3 Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit 'riot' Protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack have been extended ahead of the Israeli president's visit as activists plan nationwide rallies.
AAP · Feb 2 Unease over bid to police hate speech outside classroom A move that will make it easier to fire teachers who use hate speech in and out of the classroom, including on social media, has drawn strong reactions.
AAP · Jan 31 'Changed me': deputy leader back after cancer fight A deputy premier is returning to work for the new school year following her second cancer battle in three years.
AAP · Jan 31 Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president Australia's pro-Palestine movement is attempting to turn up the heat on the Albanese government ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit.
AAP · Jan 30 Probe calling for ban of controversial chant panned Slogans shouted at pro-Palestine protests are under scrutiny as a state moves to outlaw them after the Bondi massacre but critics say it curbs freedoms.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 29 Inquiry calls for ban on ‘globalise the intifada’ in NSW – but only when used to incite hatred and violence Opposition ‘deeply unimpressed’ with recommendation that ‘adds nothing except confusion’, shadow attorney general says
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 29 NSW Could Possibly Cop An Extra Public Holiday For Anzac Day: ‘Thinking About It’ “We are underserved when it comes to public holidays, there’s a lot more in every other state.”