Monique Ryan MP Monique Ryan MP (Kooyong) House of Representatives Matter of Public Importance "Immigration Detention Speech I'd like to acknowledge not only the very thoughtful contributions of the government members here today, which I think have been really helpful but also members of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre who've joined us to listen to us talking about this really important issue. Firstly, may I note, as the member for Wentworth did, that in early 2019, this parliament achieved something remarkable and historic. Representatives from across the political spectrum voted together, with some of them courageously crossing the floor, to pass Dr Kerryn Phelps's medevac bill to create a pathway for critically sick people held in offshore detention to be evacuated to Australia for urgent medical treatment. A majority of members of this House agreed then that giving medical care to people in Australia's care should not be ...
Shadows of Funding: Unmasking the Hidden Backers Fueling Australia's Pro-Palestine Fury
Y Palestine Action Group Sydney Unpacking the Palestine Action Group : Funding, Faces, and the Australian Pro-Palestine Movement In the heart of Australia's bustling cities, voices rise in unison, chanting for justice and peace in Palestine. The Palestine Action Group (PAG), also known as Palestine Action Group Sydney, has become a prominent force in organizing these protests. But who funds this grassroots powerhouse, and who are the people filling the streets? Amidst debates about their origins and participants' appearances, let's dive into the facts behind PAG's operations and the diverse crowds they attract. What is the Palestine Action Group? PAG PAG is an Australian activist organization dedicated to advocating for Palestinian rights . They focus on highlighting Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank , organizing rallies, sit-ins, and awareness campaigns. It's important to distinguish them from the UK-based "Palestine Action," a separat...
