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Pearls and Irritations

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Who among us wasn't once a newcomer?

Who among us wasn't once a newcomer?

Every Australian family was once the newcomer; some arrived generations ago, others arrived last week. Yet, every generation seems to forget that fact...

05.07.2026 1

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History will read this report and ask what we did

History will read this report and ask what we did

An International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory report says the essence of childhood has been destroyed in Gaza. Most...

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What Pauline Hanson's durability tells us about Australian politics

What Pauline Hanson's durability tells us about Australian politics

Pauline Hanson’s continuing appeal is less a sudden ideological shift than a symptom of weakening trust, economic frustration and a growing belief...

23.06.2026 20

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Whose grief changes the world?

The suffering in Gaza has forced many people to question whether human rights are truly universal, or whether some lives and some grief are still...

22.06.2026 10

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Refugee Week should be more than celebration

Each June, Australians gather to celebrate Refugee Week and honour those who have found safety. It must not overlook those who remain trapped in...

15.06.2026 20

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An open letter to the Minister for Home Affairs – Australia’s obligations to Palestinians must reach the visa system

In an open letter to the Minister for Home Affairs, Meg Schwarz argues that Australia’s obligations to Palestinians must be reflected not only in...

10.06.2026 10

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The students we aren’t seeing

Displaced Palestinians are seeking ways to continue their education. These aspirations need to be part of the screening process, which has become too...

08.06.2026 30

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War destroys more than lives – it destroys cultural worlds

War, displacement and colonisation do not only destroy lives and communities, but also the cultural worlds, histories and shared meanings that give...

12.05.2026 20

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Antisemitism is rising and we’re not being honest about why

06.05.2026 10

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The cost of turning identity into blame

04.05.2026 30

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ANZAC Day: remembering the past, facing the present

ANZAC Day honours service and sacrifice, but its deeper meaning lies in recognising the human cost of war and the responsibility to learn from it. The...

27.04.2026 30

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“Terrorism” may be the most powerful word in modern politics

The term “terrorism” simplifies complex conflicts, often obscuring history, perspective and the motivations behind violence. “Terrorism” is a...

27.03.2026 30

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Why the annexation of the West Bank matters to all of us

29.10.2025 30

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Women are missing from peace negotiations, from strategic decision-making

22.10.2025 20

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Childhood on hold: Growing up too soon in Gaza and beyond

12.10.2025 20

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What are international protests revealing about Palestine, Israel and public opinion?

07.10.2025 20

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Justice over comfort – Rethinking DEI across borders and battles

28.09.2025 20

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Don't forget her name

26.09.2025 30

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Gendered violence in war isn’t a flaw. It’s a feature

07.08.2025 20

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Why any strategy to combat antisemitism must also address Islamophobia

14.07.2025 20

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What if the UN Charter fails? A world without rules is closer than we think

20.06.2025 20

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Why isn’t the UN doing more than talking about Gaza?

22.05.2025 20

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