87 Gaza-bound flotilla activists detained by Israel have launched a hunger strike in protest of their abduction & detention conditions, as Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir circulated footage of himself taunting the restrained detainees

Full story: www.newarab.com/news/ben-gvi...

The Albanese govt doesn't want too many pesky climate scientists. There's a risk that they'll gather even more embarrasing evidence that Australia's climate & energy policies are woefully inadequate. And the Abbott-era 'Safeguard Mechanism' that Labor has adopted is a fossil-fueled sham. #auspol

The protest comes after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel sailing towards the besieged Gaza Strip.

A very Ronni piece 👏🫡👏 '...Pauline Hanson is an inveterate liar and a perennial victim who perpetually dodges accountability aided by a circle-jerk media more intent on clicks than democracy.' She's our Tommy Robinson & was doing it way before him. A proud time for us, the duopoly & the system 👍

Cartoon by Fiona Katauskus

Zohranist Mamdanism may not be your cup of tea but it's hard to argue he's not doing stuff. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This headline is a disgusting lie Special Disability Trusts are not affected *AT ALL* The article even makes it clear the concerns of the bloke (a solicitor with expertise in wills and estates) in this story are not about his disabled son but his other children being able to minimize their tax!

I have a daughter with Down Syndrome. We are not having to change our finances one bit to deal with any changes to trusts. (Mostly because like 99% of people we don't have a testamentary trust)

A very Ronni piece 👏🫡👏 '...Pauline Hanson is an inveterate liar and a perennial victim who perpetually dodges accountability aided by a circle-jerk media more intent on clicks than democracy.' She's our Tommy Robinson & was doing it way before him. A proud time for us, the duopoly & the system 👍

New media covering the Nakba Day rally on Sunday in Naarm/Melbourne. #auspol #springst #FreePalestine Waves at @davemilbo.bsky.social

Excellent ep on the good (some), the bad, the ugly, and the utterly despicable in the budget. Great points made by all including interviewee El Gibbs. Points, issues, and conversations you'd never hear in the other place. The Sunday Shot has a big beating heart. Thank you, all 🙏

Melbourne/Naarm yet again showed up in numbers for Palestine this Nakba Day, in defiance of so much grotesque complicity from our government. From the river to the sea.

Excellent ep on the good (some), the bad, the ugly, and the utterly despicable in the budget. Great points made by all including interviewee El Gibbs. Points, issues, and conversations you'd never hear in the other place. The Sunday Shot has a big beating heart. Thank you, all 🙏

H/T to @davemilbo.bsky.social “Social murder” was the term Engels used when a society knowingly creates conditions that shorten the lives of the poor and vulnerable while pretending the deaths are unfortunate inevitabilities instead of policy outcomes. #Disability #NDIS

Tomorrow on The Sunday Shot, @instanterudite.bsky.social and @davemilbo.bsky.social are joined by @grogsgamut.bsky.social, Kalila Welch and @bluntshovels.bsky.social discussing the budget and the cuts to the NDIS. Check it out on Youtube or your podcast app of choice.

Surya just sent me these beautiful pictures from the Sumud Flotilla. After some final deliberations in Turkiye, they're now heading onwards to Gaza, taking aid and the world's conscience with them. May it be smooth sailing.

I interviewed Surya McEwen, an Aussie hero aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, after he was assaulted by the Israeli Navy youtu.be/m5bRsxNSvfM?...

“I am Jewish, and the antisemitism I experience comes from Zionists and far-right supporters of Zionism because of my outspoken opposition to the actions of the Israeli state.” Judith Treanor to the Royal Commission. #bondi #auspol michaelwest.com.au/submission-t...

The loudest bad faith actors “fighting antisemitism” are integrated with the far right circles where antisemitism flourishes. Many think they serve Israel better by prompting fear and loathing of Muslims. It’s a dangerous game for us all. #Auspol #NZpol open.substack.com/pub/lucyham2...

"Can I suggest to you, people operating in good faith, reasonable people would be appalled to be called antisemitic," she said. Full ABC article available at: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

"It's not inherently antisemitic for someone to hold views critical of Israel for their conduct in this war" – Yesterday, we continued to cross examine expert witnesses to ensure that antisemitism is not weaponised to stifle free speech in support of Palestine at the Royal Commission

Today in the Royal Commission: some people refer to the Holocaust and genocide in regard to Israel’s conduct because they believe that never again means never again for anyone

Today is Nakba Day and there are nationwide Nakba Day rallies to mark the day and oppose the ongoing Nakba. As with all these rallies, please try to get there if you can, to show your support ✌️ www.instagram.com/palestineact...

The #SundayShot is up! @rachelwithers.bsky.social and I discuss the results of last night's #Farrer by-election, plus @nickfeik.bsky.social on the failing NACC and @davemilbo.bsky.social interviews Surya McEwen from aboard the #Sumud Global Flotilla. youtu.be/5lOmyVETzLE?...

I just chatted with Surya McEwen, an Australian activist aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, presently on his way to Gaza after some brutal treatment by the Israeli Navy in Greek waters. He's an inspiring man. Look for that interview on The Sunday Shot.

"Two party politics is not just dying, it is dead and it is buried" - Zack Polanski Zack discusses the rise in the Green Party vote share after celebrating the election of Zoë Garbett as Mayor of Hackney.

BREAKING: First Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉 Zoë Garbett has been elected Mayor of Hackney – huge congratulations!

Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough. One of the most important natural history broadcasters, environmental educators and climate voices of our time. 💚

Sharing, without comment, British newspapers’ depictions of the only Jewish person currently leading a UK political party . Times. Mail. Telegraph. Sun.

A selection of protestors from the so-called 'hate marches' in the UK in the past year, in support of the people of Gaza. These marches have been described as anti semitic by the uk government. All of these marchers happen to be Jewish. ##antizionismisnotantisemitism

It's perfectly simple. If you vote for the party led by the Jewish bloke, you're endorsing antisemitism. If you vote for the party led by the bloke who sang Hitler Youth anthems and joked about gassing Jews, you have Reasonable Concerns.

Given the reaction today, I’m not sure if the RBA, in raising rates just so it can be seen to be doing *something* even if that something will only harm people, realises just how white hot angry it has made people. Haven’t seen this level of fury in sometime

In which I have a fricken, off the long run, coming in steaming, rant about the RBA @thepointau.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...

God yes do it, it's only fitting that Tony is the guy in charge when the receivers turn up to repossess the furniture.

I've written to their Ombudsman but unsurprisingly News are also in on this brainrot. I've also contacted ABC Media Watch and @aapfactcheck.bsky.social. The only income support 'crisis' in this country is the criminally-low rates of our welfare payments. www.news.com.au/finance/aust...

In which the ABC's national work reporter uncritically reports that sick leave entitlements are a form of income support equivalent to welfare payments.

This is the report they're basing this story on can someone tell the ABC that sick leave isn't an income support payment?

A cartoon I was hoping wouldn't eventuate. This one's for you, @grogsgamut.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We’re building a ballroom for the Strait of Hormuz

Have you seen our ad in the newspaper? 👀 The Japanese PM is in town and we're congratulating her government on having collected more revenue from Australia's gas exports than the Australian government has... Read more: https://theaus.in/4tU5Ch2 ✍ Sign the petition: https://theaus.in/4cKq6mk

Six Australians were abducted and abused by Israeli forces in international waters this week for trying to deliver aid to the people of Gaza.

Six Australian citizens abducted in international waters between Italy and Greece, yet Aus Gov is silent on yet more illegal behaviour by IDF. Proud to stand with Freedom Flotilla skipper Madeleine Habib to keep focus on plight of Palestinians. #politas #auspol

Another great episode ✌️🙏✌️ Pls call DFAT. It's the first msg so I hope that means they're getting a lot of calls. The service will register number of calls showing there are more than a few *concerned* citizens. It all helps: 1300 555 135 And re Tim's top tip here's the AYCC link: www.aycc.org.au

If you call DFAT about the 6 Aussies kidnapped near Crete, you get a message that says, "the Israeli Navy is patrolling territorial waters" (Greece's!?), and, "Don't join others seeking to break the blockade. Previous attempts have resulted in death..." and then it hangs up.

222 years ago on this date, the first massacre was committed against Aboriginal people in Tasmania. The occupational settlement by white British nationals was one day old. About 300 Aboriginal people from the Big River and Oyster Bay tribes had gathered for a kangaroo drive. Upon being sighted by

Look up the word “comprador”. #Auspol

Another great episode ✌️🙏✌️ Pls call DFAT. It's the first msg so I hope that means they're getting a lot of calls. The service will register number of calls showing there are more than a few *concerned* citizens. It all helps: 1300 555 135 And re Tim's top tip here's the AYCC link: www.aycc.org.au

Are your parliamentary representatives on the gear? Are they hitting the bottle? We may never know and perhaps it is none of our business anyway? Or is it? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We're thrilled to announce Josh Bornstein will be joining the Australia Institute as Director of Corporate Regulation! Josh will work alongside our existing research team, developing bold new proposals to rebalance power in Australia’s economy! @joshbornstein.bsky.social #auspol