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Trump offers ‘greatest chance’ for Gaza ceasefire, Penny Wong insists, as Australia condemns Israel actions

Australia and 27 other countries have said it is ‘horrifying’ that more than 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025

Mehreen Faruqi accuses University of Melbourne of ‘witch hunt’ for expelling students over pro-Palestine protest

Exclusive: Two further students suspended, with the four given 20 days to lodge an appeal, after vice-chancellor accused group of ‘improper conduct’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025

Fresh start for the Greens, with new leader Larissa Waters

Queensland Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Australian Greens, following a two-hour partyroom meeting held in the wake of the party’s lacklustre performance in the May 3 election.

The Conversation · May 15, 2025

Crossbench calls for aid lift in face of meagre pledges

As Australia's foreign aid drops as a proportion of the country's wealth, most crossbenchers have signalled they want an increase to meet UN benchmarks.

AAP · Apr 17, 2025

David Pocock says major parties lack the ‘courage’ to tackle housing crisis – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025

Foreign Minister Penny Wong Calls For Investigation Into The Killing Of Paramedics In Gaza

“The deaths of humanitarian workers in Gaza are unacceptable.”

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 6, 2025

Australia seeks investigation for Gaza paramedic deaths

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for an investigation into the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza, but her earlier silence has left Muslim voters dismayed.

AAP · Apr 6, 2025

Federal agency urged to tackle racism in workplaces

Companies would be required to gather data on the racial composition of their workplace and report steps taken to tackle racism under a Greens plan.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

ARC suspends $870,000 grant to pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, senators told

ARC chief Prof Peter Shergold defends decision at estimates hearing but is accused of bowing to allegations in ‘racist’ media

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025

ABC admits it should ‘never’ have argued Antoinette Lattouf had to prove existence of Lebanese race

Broadcaster’s chief people officer Deena Amorelli tells Senate estimates ABC will ‘apologise’ for argument

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025