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Labor’s politics of consensus stifles dissent, compassion Stuart Rees arguess that the present debilitating consensus in the federal parliament is that loyalty to Israel and the United States is imperative, cruelty a sign of strength and that it’s wise to re...

Governments sustain power by weakening democratic debate and eroding principles of human rights and international law. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1449/an...

Protesters demand US and Israel stop bombing Iran The Democratic Solidarity of Iranians group protested outside the United States Consulate demanding an end to the war. Jim McIlroy reports.

Speakers called on passers-by not to let “global warmongers”, “war hawks” and the Islamic regime decide the country’s fate. That called for an immediate ceasefire, saying military aggression would not help Iran. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1449/ne...

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Labor must stop fanning racism and helping One Nation Labor’s handling of the so-called “ISIS brides” issue is the latest example of its willingness to fan the flames of racism and division, argues Peter Boyle.

Hanson and other racist politicians are riding a perfect storm created by growing economic insecurity, fear and the conscious fanning of racism by wealthy and powerful forces. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

The Sahrawi people are resilient and committed to self-determination Known as the last colony of Africa, Western Sahara is the largest country on the United Nations’ decolonisation list waiting for a referendum of self-determination. Australia-Western Sahara solidarity...

February 27 marked the national day for non-self-governing country, Western Sahara. Known as the last colony of Africa, it is the largest country on the United Nations’ decolonisation list waiting for a referendum of self-determination. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/wo...

Protesters defy Queensland government’s attacks on free speech More than 100 people rallied outside Queensland parliament, with fewer than 24 hours notice, against the Liberal-National government’s planned attacks on free speech. Kerry Smith reports.

Protesters held signs reading “From the River to the Sea” — a Palestine freedom slogan and one of the phrases the government wants banned in its bill presented to parliament that day. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

On The Streets: Hands off Iran protests and Palestine solidarity activists barred from Mardi Gras In this episode of On The Streets we discuss protests against the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, Pride in Protest being barred from the Mardi Gras parade and rallies in solidarity with Cuba a...

In this episode, we discuss protests against the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, Pride in Protest being barred from the Mardi Gras parade and rallies in solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Opposition grows to Labor gov’t support for US-Israel war on Iran Anti-war and peace groups and parties have been quick to condemn Australia’s support for Israel and the United States’ illegal attacks on Iran. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Anti-war and peace groups and parties have been quick to condemn Australia’s support for Israel and the United States’ illegal attacks on Iran. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Socialist Alliance takes aim at AUKUS in South Australian election Socialist Alliance is running Anne McMenamin as an independent for the seat of Port Adelaide in the South Australian elections. Markela Panegyres reports.

Socialist Alliance is running Anne McMenamin as an independent for the seat of Port Adelaide in the South Australian elections on March 21. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Brazil: Indigenous mobilisations defeat river privatisation in the Amazon The Brazilian government has been forced to revoke Decree 12600, which would have opened up vast stretches of the Madeira, Tocantins and Tapajós rivers to privatisation, reports Ben Radford, following...

The Brazilian government has been forced to revoke Decree 12600, following more than a month of protests by local indigenous communities in the city of Santarém, Pará — a state in northern Brazil covering a large portion of the lower Amazon. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/wo...

Antisemitism royal Commission fails at first hurdle Virginia Bell has shut the door on a broader examination of racism, Janet Parker argues, confirming that antisemitism will be exceptionalised in this royal commission.

We are right to fear that this royal commission will be weaponised to silence criticism of the genocide. This is precisely the expectation of Zionist organisations. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Protesters demand Australia recognises Cuba and Venezuela sovereignty Around 100 people called for an end the United States blockade of Cuba and Venezuela on the anniversary of the 1989 Caracazo revolt. Kerry Smith reports.

Around 100 people called for an end the United States blockade of Cuba and Venezuela at Sydney Town Hall on February 28, the anniversary of the 1989 Caracazo revolt in Venezuela. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Why ‘prices are down’ Coles and Woolies should be in public hands With millions already struggling in a cost-of-living crisis, supermarket giants Coles is finally being investigated. Isaac Nellist argues we should bring Coles and Woolworths into public hands.

With millions already struggling in a cost-of-living crisis, finally one of the supermarket giants, Coles, is being investigated. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Resisting genocide and police repression — why is Labor criminalising freedom of speech? Watch the highlights from the Green Left forum on ‘Resisting genocide and police repression — Why is Labor criminalising freedom of speech?’.

Green Left and Socialist Alliance held a forum called Resisting genocide and police repression — Why is Labor criminalising freedom of speech? at the Resistance Centre in Gadigal Country/Sydney on February 26. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Adjectives and allegiance: What Albanese’s word choices reveal Natalia Figueroa Barroso writes that Anthony Albanese’s Freudian slip, while playing a word association game, sums him up: White, misogynist and a loyal United States ally.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Freudian slip while playing a word association game at a Naarm event, sponsored by the Herald Sun, sums up exactly who he is: White, misogynist and a loyal United States ally. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Flag raising marks 50 years of Sahrawi struggle for self-determination in Western Sahara Supporters of Western Sahara gathered at Leichhardt Town Hall for a flag raising ceremony to mark 50 years since the Sahrawi people established their own sovereign and independent state, Isaac Nellist...

Supporters of Western Sahara gathered at Leichhardt Town Hall for a flag raising ceremony to mark 50 years since the Sahrawi people established their own sovereign and independent state, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Stop the war on Iran Socialist Alliance condemns the attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States and calls on the Australian Labor government to immediately reverse its support for this dangerous new drive to war.

Socialist Alliance condemns the attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States and calls on the Australian Labor government to immediately reverse its support for this dangerous new drive to war. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

UWU Members First ticket launched in WA The Rosemouth Hotel bar was overflowing with people supporting the launch of the Members First ticket for the United Workers Union (UWU) election. Riley Breen and Nova Sobieralski report.

The UWU campaign includes an eight-point plan for a more democratic union, including creating a strike fund, independence from the Labor Party and organising in the regions. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Join the March in March for Forests protests Join thousands of people across Australia on March 22 to demand an end to native forest logging and forest mining nationwide.

Join thousands of people across Australia on March 22 to demand an end to native forest logging and forest mining nationwide. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Community rejects new rat run road through Erskineville Residents are overwhelmingly opposed to a new road proposed by the City of Sydney from the WestConnex motorway off-ramp through the narrow streets of Erskineville. Andrew Chuter reports.

The idea that increasing road capacity reduces congestion runs counter to decades of empirical evidence. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Mardi Gras Board kicks out Pride in Protest over its opposition to genocide On the eve of the 48th Mardi Gras, Pride in Protest has been excluded by the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board unless it removes a social media post opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza. Rachel Ev...

On the eve of the 48th Mardi Gras, Pride in Protest has been told by the Mardi Gras Board that it will not be allowed in the parade unless it removes a social media post which commented favourably on a Zionist group deciding to withdraw. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including HEN OGLEDD, whose LP contains probably the most innovative protest music you'll hear this year...

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Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including GOGOL BORDELLO, whose new LP reaches out to Ukrainian-born singer Eugene Hütz's fellow Ukrainians...

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026 #ukraine

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including TWAT UNION, whose LP seems built to enhance the stage show of the self-described "theatrical-feminist-punk-pop six-piece known for their wild, immersive gigs"...

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #feminist #punk

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including ANGEL GIRL, whose LP is full of what they call their "queer feminine rage"

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026 #queer

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including SEAN TAYLOR, who sings: "Prince Andrew misses Epstein, his millionaire pimp."

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France’s fascist offensive and the need for counterattack John Mullen reports that France’s right wing is hoping to use the death of a young fascist, Quentin Deranque, in street fighting in Lyon, to destroy key radical left organisation France Insoumise, eve...

France’s right wing is hoping to use the regrettable death of a young fascist, Quentin Deranque, in street fighting in Lyon, to destroy key radical left organisation France Insoumise, even if that means giving a huge boost to the fascists. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/wo...

10 new albums for a world in crisis, including YAKKIE, whose feminist punk protest songs "may be among the greatest released in this country in the last 30 to 50 years" according to one British reviewer...

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #feminism #punk #feminist

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including XBYRDX, who satirises Trump's "Make America Great Again" rhetoric

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including ERDA, who slams the kind of police brutality that was meted out on pro-Palestine protesters this month

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026 #palestine