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[–] eureka@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I think that's their point - the Zionist movement intentionally tries to conflate Israel with Jewish people and with Judaism. For example, criticism of the country Israel and pro-Palestinean actions have generally been framed by Zionist groups as an attack on Jewish people, rather than an attack on a country and its actions.

This uses Jewish people as a shield for the actions of Zionism, and encourages antisemitism as a result. When some mass media news, social media influencers and racist agitators (e.g. neo-Nazis) all try to associate regular Jewish locals with the atrocities of Israel, this scapegoating puts all Jewish people (even those who are anti-Israel) in danger of indiscriminate attack.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 10 points 1 day ago

Coincidentally, they are wrong (the guns were legally owned), but it doesn't even matter. They're coming into a grieving community to sarcastically troll about US gun legislation using some ridiculous strawman argument.

So they can get fucked.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 28 points 2 days ago

Horrific. This is horrible, I hope the ambulance are able to help all the wounded. It's important that we do what we can, as a community, to help support those affected.

The heroic response from those around, including citizens and the police, probably saved many lives, and it's important that we recognise their courage.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago

ABC have since updated:

Police media have confirmed to the ABC that 10 people have died in this evening's shooting at Bondi Beach, including one of the shooters and nine victims.

Twelve people were also injured, including multiple police officers responding to the incident.

A second shooter is among the injured, and is in custody.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 3 points 5 days ago

When the day comes that we are finally forced to take a video selfie:

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 4 points 5 days ago

On the bright side, hopefully the social media giants cop some big fines.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago

It's refreshing when an article can just write:

This is false.

, and then, of course, prove it.

In fact, highly recommend reading the article. It's a simple, firm breakdown of Segal's job requirements and proof that they are not being fulfilled.

I'm glad to hear the Senate is actually asking about this blatant, public misuse of office. It would be trivially easy for Segal to have just pretended to do the job and put out a statement against the literal, self-declared neo-Nazis making public speeches at their March for Australia events. And even simpler to score an easy win to denounce the high-profile neo-Nazi flash mob explicitly targeting Jewish people. But the message is loud and clear - Jillian Segal's job isn't to combat antisemitism.


Segal is paid over $1,000 a day in a position costing taxpayers over $1 million a year.

 

Which ones did you find most interesting?

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

No, they are not Live-Action Role Players (well, not primarily). They are violent chauvinists with large amounts of funding and increasing connection with the electoral right-wing, intentionally organising to harm whoever they consider to be undesirable (non-Europeans, progressives, etc.). They're pathetic outcasts, you're absolutely right, but they cannot be trivialised as just roleplaying.

Many of them are recruited by the NSN targeting vulnerable, alienated young men. They have even been discovered trying to get jobs in the NDIS with the open intention of working only with young men diagnosed with autism.

edit: more info - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo2xBrImsg4

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago

The good news is we only hear about the ones who got greed enough to get caught (/s?)

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago

Using science to fund science!

Not wholesome but also interesting: I recall a Russian mafia managed to acquire an Australian slot machine, and reverse engineer it to discover the psuedo-random number generator was effectively a huge but finite list of random numbers, in order, that would just loop back around to the start once it reached the end of the list. So they developed a simple phone app to put in operatives' pockets, and record the spins (e.g. a cherry-cherry-apple spin might be swiping up-up-left). After a few of these, the app would figure out where in the list the machine was currently at, and the app would vibrate whenever the next one was going to be a winning spin, so they could bet higher amounts on them.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I suppose Red Flag are claiming the tactics used are why it's not broadly supported? I'm not sure.

Where does one get anti-fascist combat training? I don't know about any projects in Australia, apart from possibly LIFT Collective in Melbourne. There are probably a few affinity groups without internet presence rather than open organisations, maybe a SHARP might know.

Contrast with other countries with loud and proud red gyms and open martial community defense projects like 0161.

 

"Antifascist combat training is about feeling safe, not tough, writes Tom Tanuki."

This article is from anarchist Tom Tanuki, in response to an article in SAlt's publication denouncing "black bloc" violence. This discussion notes both points of agreement and divergence of opinion.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Here is a copy of the censure motion (25 November 2025) which explains why they believe the censure was necessary. It's a short read, and explains that it wasn't just about the stunt:

https://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/EEC94CC7AC00476E9A80D151BD9CB504.ashx

Articles report the motion passed 55 votes to 5 (90%+) so it's fair to say this represents the parliament's standards.

 

To oversimplify the situation:

  • Victorian Socialists^[wikipedia]^ are an electoral political party. They publicly announced themselves and registered in 2018 as a collaboration between Socialist Alternative (SAlt)^[wikipedia]^, Socialist Alliance^[wikipedia]^ and a few other politicians.
  • In 2020, Socialist Alliance withdrew from Victorian Socialists. Official article.
  • In mid-2025, Victorian Socialists announced plans to expand nationwide, and to change their name to Socialist Party. Branches have been launched in all other states and territories, with some already being registered.
  • This month, VS announced their attempts to rename with the AEC and to register with the NSW Electoral Commission were both refused on the basis of similarity with Socialist Alliance's name. They emphasised that Alliance has not acted to prevent the registration, Alliance have given permission, it's the AEC and NSWEC blocking them. Official statement and call for unity with Alliance. [November 12]
  • Less than a week later, VS have sent another statement to Alliance calling for unity. Official statement [November 17].

While I don't see it bluntly stated, I think it's fair to say VS want Alliance to join their party and deregister.

I am not well-networked with VS, Alliance, SAlt, RCO, etc., and I've often found that online arguments are different to the reality on-the-ground, so it's hard to know what the situation truly is. Two of the main, contradictory perspectives I've heard so far are:

I don't see any official statements from Alliance on their publication Green Left, although an RCO Partisan! article published today contains an excerpt of an official email sent to Alliance members, raising objections towards SAlt dominating through stacking VS's undelegated conferences, and alleging that VS's repeated calls for unity are not designed to leave the door open for regroupment or to build trust.

Unity supporters are arguing that Alliance and Socialist Party have near identical politics and that them existing as separate parties is counterproductive.

 

In Western Australia, a rally in Albany, on the state's south coast, has drawn low numbers.

Six people gathered around a Eureka flag in the centre of town, while another six people gathered in opposition.

Apart from some minimal interaction between the groups, the event proceeded without any further incident.

— ABC Great Southern

 
Introduction & Background

For those who haven't heard, after the recent "March for Humanity" (the massive Palestine protests which included the Sydney Harbour Bridge march), some social media and later news articles have fueled hype for a nationalist anti-immigration counter-protest, the "March for Australia" this Sunday.

Notably, the people organising the event have been very secretive about themselves, leading to tensions among the groups who make up this march's main audience (various generic patriotism, generic 'right-wing', anti-vax, Zionist groups and White Nationalist groups), and leading to notable figureheads and influencers advising their fans against joining.

To anyone who did bother looking, or even just read their brief coverage in news articles after the initial wave, it's become clearer and clearer that the organising circle behind the curtain are made up of literal, self-identifying neo-Nazis and their surrounding ring of associated White Nationalist influencers (crypto-fascists like Auspill^[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq9Qlr9Q62M, may require a VPN to watch due to a legal takedown attempt by Auspill] and Bec Freedom) who are a bit more palatable to the 'right-wing' than open Hitler fans. The official announcements from organisers have consistently argued for the inclusion and against the exclusion of Nazi groups (oh, sorry, "people and groups on the right many consider controversial").

Articles for further reading: [Independent Australia article] [pedestrian.tv article]

What this ultimately means is, the "March for Australia" is a project by neo-Nazis and other White Supremacists using toned-down, big-tent, populist rhetoric with the intent of conning regular patriots and nationalists into standing alongside them "for Australia". This is a known and often-used tactic for the NSN, and although these Nazis have a history of rejection in their recruitment attempts among conservative and anti-vax protests (alongside some limited recruitment success) because even cookers usually know Nazis are scum, however this event, if it were seen as a success, would symbolise popularity or increased acceptance for the Nazis and White Nationalists among the broader normal nationalists and 'right-wing'.


The actual post

I've been a little concerned that such a big-tent nationalist cause, despite the tensions and fractures, could turn out crowds of thousands who mistakenly think they're just supporting the country and fighting against extremism or protecting their communities. Allowing such a protest to look big, to look like it's representing the community at large, is a serious issue.

And, I was wondering what kind of support there would be for the counter-protests popping up against these crypto-fascist rallies, because I've been to a lot of tiny protests before, where we have more people honking support from vehicles than with us on the ground. (I was also worried about Sydney in particular^[Sydney had the regular weekend PAG rally in Hyde Park promoting itself, as well as an explicit counter-protest concert over in Prince Alfred Park run by a coalition of pro-refugee and anti-racist groups, splitting up the counter-protest. However, I'm glad to hear they've now announced they'll do what I hoped they would - the pro-refugee concert will run from 10:30am for a couple of hours before marching to Belmore Park where the March for Australia will be if they haven't scampered yet, and then onto Hyde Park to join up with the regular PAG Gaza protest].

This Sunday's pro-Palestine protests marked the first (large) protests of its kind in many cities and towns and showed that the broad anti-genocide movement has enough momentum to continue mobilising in the hundreds of thousands. And I reckon they have enough mass to continue onto this week for a proper show of popular resistance against the so-called "March for Australia".

 

The White Rose Society media article being referenced in this video, worth a read: https://thewhiterosesociety.writeas.com/9-principles-for-journalists-reporting-on-neo-nazis

The NSN's own manual details their strategy and corresponding tactics for using mass media for recruitment, and our neglectful media has generally played into their hand (with some exceptions) and mostly shown them the way they want to be seen, so it's vital to amplify and share around the things they don't want seen.

So, please, do your part and share this around.


If you want some more lighthearted individual exposés, here Tom's videos on:

 

Other news source: ABC's The Business - https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Pc1U4Rsfs

The [Finance Sector Union] said the roles being advertised by CBA India had the exact same job titles as those impacted by the redundancies.

"We do not believe that the redundancies outlined in these change processes are in fact genuine redundancies and that in doing so, CBA has breached the terms of the Agreement,” [FSU National Secretary] Ms Angrisano said, pointing out that genuine redundancies mean the role is no longer required. This is the very definition of bad faith.”

“All Australians are paying for the sham redundancy actions of the CBA. Not only are Australian workers being unfairly and reasonably sacked but this is being subsidised by all taxpayers.

“Bona fide redundancies are taxed concessionally in the hands of the workers. It is especially disgusting that the nation’s richest company is also reducing the tax take as it makes the final payment to hundreds of Australians that we know are being sacked solely to have their work performed offshore.”

 

This video covers:

  • Why the NSN nazi org typically resort to cowardly flash-mobbing at 3:30am when no-one is around
  • What they aim to achieve through flash mobs, and in their own words, the effect they want to have in media
  • How the way we share news of these events can promote their group (increasing its funding and its ability to form a legal political party)
  • Exclusive footage of those nazis getting beaten up

Since this is an important topic, especially for social media users, please share this video to other communities!

(I was late to watch and share so that Anti-Racism Action event mentioned at the very end has already happened.)

 

OP article: 17 May 2025

Alternate article- Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel - 18 May 2025

USyd response statement - University of Sydney does not condone student resolution: statement: 21 May 2025


Selected paragraphs:

Over 200 students packed a Student General Meeting at the University of Sydney this week, overwhelmingly rejecting the university’s new definition of antisemitism, designed to smear supporters of Palestine, and standing up to a crackdown on the right to protest.

The new Universities Australia definition of antisemitism, adopted by nearly all Australian universities, states that criticism of Israel can be antisemitic “when it calls for the elimination of the State of Israel”. It draws heavily on the widely-condemned International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition which has been opposed by organisations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.

In the end, only two students voted against any of the motions. It was an incredibly important moment for the movement on campus in a context where the right to support Palestine is under serious attack.

When two Zionist students spoke against the motions, calling pro-Palestine protesters antisemitic and condemning Hamas, the entire auditorium turned their backs on them. In response to their claims, an anti-Zionist student from a Jewish family spoke in support of the motion to support the one-state solution, telling the crowd: “I’m tired of being represented by Jewish people that think defending the state of Israel is valid, so I decided to come and speak for myself.”

In the lead-up to the meeting, the University had also threatened to cancel the room booking for the SGM unless the meeting was recorded and every student who wanted to attend presented their identification to security. These demands were dropped after opposition from the SRC.

 

I'm headed for the MUA march in town, it's great having a yarn with all the other workers in the pub afterwards.

 

This interview is notable for asking some questions from a different perspective to most opinions I've seen. The questions include: (paraphrased)

  • What are the aims of the tarrifs, and will they achieve it? (spoiler: lol no)
  • Do the US mega-rich support Trump’s tariffs?
  • How do they fit into Trump's broader foreign policy?
  • Do these tarrifs spell the end of globalisation?
  • Will these lead to further decoupling from the Global South, allowing them to pursue more autonomous development strategies?
  • What position should working-class forces take towards these tariffs and talk of retaliatory tariffs from other countries, whether in the Global North or South?
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