oahi

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[–] oahi@aussie.zone 0 points 2 months ago

Are you implying that Australia has freedom of speech enshrined in our laws? Please could you point me to them?

[–] oahi@aussie.zone 0 points 2 months ago

Peter Cronau, 8 March:

Australia is providing intelligence architecture, intelligence collection, communication systems, military intelligence specialists, and the political cover that helps support the assault.

Stephanie Tran, 13 March:

Australia’s support for the strikes

Australia was among the first countries to publicly endorse the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. In a joint statement issued hours after the attack on 28 February, Anthony Albanese, Wong and defence minister, Richard Marles, said Australia supported the strikes.

“We support the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security,” the statement read.

One of the strikes killed more that 170 people at a girls’ school, most of them children. The government has since expanded its involvement. On Tuesday Albanese announced that Australia would send a military aircraft and 85 Australian Defence Force personnel to the United Arab Emirates to assist in the defence of Gulf nations targeted by Iran.

Experts say the move effectively makes Australia a party to the conflict.

WTF are they doing? I was hoping Wong at least would know better than turn herself into a war criminal...

[–] oahi@aussie.zone 0 points 2 months ago

The post isn't merely about the article or US foreign policy though... It's about Australian foreign policy and our politicians' decision to be Trump's lapdog.

Albo, Marles etc. now also sending our troops to war.

Since people in this community are so well aware of the link, they may be inclined to discuss this major foreign policy decision from our politicians in this community dedicated to australian politics.

[–] oahi@aussie.zone 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The real question is: why is Australian political decisions about deployment to the US' war determined by Trump's paranoia?

[–] oahi@aussie.zone 0 points 2 months ago
 

Albo, Marles etc. now also sending our troops to war. How did this all start? Article tldr: War hawks playing into Trump's fear of assassination.

[–] oahi@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago

Oh, so screwed...

The assessment enables a broader range of Australian government agencies and commercial organisations to use Palantir’s Foundry and artificial intelligence platform, AIP.

[–] oahi@aussie.zone 0 points 4 months ago

Who'd they ask? Not me.

 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/28020265

We must fix the #PIDact. Government whistleblowers like David McBride, Richard Boyle are not protected by the current legislation and are gaoled instead.

"As an ADF lawyer, McBride was a respected expert on the rules of engagement, and he also taught the PID Act to soldiers."

Paul Gregoire explains the David McBride case in the below article, extensively quoting McBride's lawyer Eddie Lloyd https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/mcbrides-appeal-is-in-jeopardy-as-the-respected-lawyer-needs-finances-to-fund-it/

 

cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/14413246

Please support David's fight in court if you can: https://chuffed.org/project/davidmcbride

 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/24046152

Today, the 22nd of August 2024, marks 100 days since army lawyer David McBride was imprisoned in Canberra for exposing war crimes committed by Australian forces in Afghanistan.

David stood up for truth and integrity, yet now he endures death threats and solitary confinement, while those responsible remain free.

This is not how we should treat our whistleblowers in Australia! ⚖️

Demand justice! 📢 Take Action:

  • Contact Mark Dreyfus or your local MP today to express your support for David.

  • Create and share a social media post or a short video using the hashtag #SpeakUp4McBride to spread the word.

  • Donate to support David’s legal appeal to help get him out of jail: https://chuffed.org/project/davidmcbride

  • Hang the provided poster in a high-visibility location, take a photo, and share it online to encourage others to join the movement.

  • 👍 Like, 💬 comment, and ↪️ share this message!

#FreeMcBride. #Justice4Afghanistan.

 

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'Day X Is Here': Assange Granted Hearing That May Be Last Opportunity To Stop Extradition https://thedissenter.org/day-x-is-here-assange-granted-hearing-that-may-be-last-opportunity-to-stop-extradition/

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Judge Rules Assange Visitors May Sue CIA For Allegedly Violating Privacy https://thedissenter.org/judge-assange-visitors-may-sue-cia-for-spying/