Instead, he recognised ‘Palestine’ just a week or two later, rewarding the protestors for their belligerent contempt for voters’ right to consult their local member and PM.
I have been unable to find any reference to a Cabinet meeting or a Security Committee of Cabinet meeting to decide to recognise ‘Palestine’. I suspect it was a decision taken by Albanese, Wong, and Marles.
As of today, no new electoral office has been opened for the PM’s electors, and the protestors have promised to follow any new office to disrupt it too.
No wonder Albanese is scared of a Royal Commission: his personal decisions embody the craven Labor pursuit of the Muslim and leftist vote.
A superb and moving piece. The photo of Renia Kohn is heartbreaking knowing this innocent child never grew older, brutally murdered for no reason other than being Jewish. Then follows the list of shameful antisemitic acts Australia has hosted.
Albanese's pro-Palestinian support has been evident for decades, dating back to his uni-student days: a stance he seems loath to outgrow. He has not matured into a statesman let alone a leader, or even a half-decent politician. Albo is a man consumed by biases and hatreds permanently on display one way or another (Tories, as he has stated openly and quite possibly, in my view, Jewish people and Israel, particularly). This is a man who has spent his entire life within cloistered walls where his prejudices were nourished: first at university, where he first found comfort in Labor's ideology (pathology) of resentment and then, almost immediately, nurtured and encouraged by the political embrace of Labor staffer, followed by induction to its higher ranks as a Labor MP. To me, he epitomises the quintessential profile of someone who is highly successful at failing upwards in a highly sheltered environment where the real world is shut out. Cunningly clever no doubt, and well-versed in survival at any cost, his long-held predelictions and biases make him unfit for leadership because, unlike truly great leaders, Albanese is completely unable to shut away the personal and put the greater good first: in this case, all Australians and the nation. His gracelessness, his insensitivity, and his callous hubris have been on display since October 7, '23: his reputation and legacy will forever be blood-stained by his treatment of Australian Jewish citizens and of Israel internationally by his rewarding of Hamas and its Iranian-backed agenda at the UN. He has demonstrated at home and around the world for all to see his utter contempt for all Australians and the high office to which he was so unfortunately granted.
Australia is now in a state of civil war: it began with the Voice Referendum. We are a nation divided and rent as never before in our history across a myriad of issues and topics, our weapons being mainstream and social media, policies at every level of government, corporate zaniness driven by fear, bizarre rulings at law and inane legislation. This is a direct result (one has to ask whether it was intentional?) of one Anthony Albanese, a small man, a man of little character but enduring great hatreds.
Civil wars do not suddenly appear - they are the product of festering issues unaddressed that spread like a virus, infecting many and disturbing all. The cost of a civil war on any nation is enormous, counted in blood and treasure. Australia is currently in the early stages of its first civil war, and it has a way to go; it will get worse before it gets better. What is desperately needed now is the emergence of a truly great leader, but, looking at the political class we are burdened with currently, the options are not promising by any standard. Between the ranks of the Coalition are maybe 10 souls worth salvaging. But the Coalition labels (National Party and Liberal Party) are damaged brands, and the public trusts neither. This is evidenced by the march of many Liberal Party faithful to One Nation, while serious money is funding voices such as Advance. Do we need our version of Reform and a Farage? We certainly need something and someone fast before our civil war takes us further toward the abyss.
I can add another to your list if you like. In the small town I live in in Far North Queensland population of just over 400.
While walking my dog on the beach there was graffiti on a small bridge/drain of the Palestinian flag with river to the sea written. This was done after the attacks on Bondi as well.
The other dog walkers and I talked about it and we decided to come back and paint over this crap in black paint.
Fantastic chronology. Well done. I would also add the significant delay in Albanese attending the burning of the Melbourne synagogue while he played tennis in WA. He couldn't have cared less then, and still doesn't care about the dire situation our country is in with respect to Islamic invasion and the threat to our culture.
Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation should collaborate and demand a no confidence vote to oust this dangerous Prime Minister.
This government has been damaging and divisive on every issue - the racist Voice, industrial relations reforms that will gut productivity across the board - major manufacturing industries closed down, literal decimation of small cafes, record mortgage arrears, energy policy killing industries and the countryside, the common school curriculum promoting fake history.
Great article Mike. The situation has also not been helped by local governments (Darebin had a “Globalise the Intifada” mural and flew the Palestinian flag, whilst City of Melbourne flew Palestinian flags in Federation square) cheering the pro-Palestinian movement on.
You are right to pillory Albo and the government and yes, he should be afraid of a Royal Commission because it might - might - find political expediency towards their Islamic-heavy western Sydney electorates. But be careful: as the Law stands until (touch wood) it is reformed in the wake of this tragedy, hate speech such as at the Sydney Opera House is not illegal. THIS is the problem with “progressives” of the Left: they are so concerned with being on the “right side of history” that they fail to act even when confronted with evil. And be fair: did the conservatives ever move to outlaw hate speech when they had the reins? Of course not! AG George Brandis said “Everyone has the right to be a bigot”. But the world has changed: Islamist hate speech morphs into hate action, amplified and encouraged by the algorithms of social media. Fixing this will force all of us to confront whether we are prepared to curtail free speech.
From Values come thoughts, from Thoughts comes speech,
From Speech comes action.
The root of the problem is not speech it is values.
Multiculturalism ONLY works where there are shared values.
It is only the “progressive” left governments driven by their social justice warriors who have permitted a free for all on immigration. And, like the Democrats in the USA, they have seen the political benefit of importing a constituency.
Excellent essay once again Mike. If there is one thing that comes out of this shameful tragedy… it’s that it finally exposes and Albanese and his government for what they are: opportunistic, incompetent, rudderless, immoral and totally out of their depth to lead this country… other than over a cliff. True leadership is not virtue signalling but virtue under fire - not calling for a Royal Commission says it all about Albo and his cohorts.
If you do not study history you are bound to repeat it. Many vilified by Government decree during the Covid-19 mandates got an insight into how Nazi Germany was perpetrated by seemingly "normal" others. As an indigenous (born here) Australian female I had never been discriminated against before - to be judged and rejected from society without reason or recourse was a wake up call for me. Mob rule and the loss of empathy for your fellow man are enemies to us all.
Excellent chronology and analysis. Like you, I found the PM’s “love is stronger than hate” line absolutely moronic.
Your chronology misses one important landmark in the rise of antisemitism fanned by Labor actions: Albanese’s permanent closure on 12 September 2025 of his electoral office, following persistent picketing and harrassment by pro-Hamas protestors. (https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/15/anthony-albanese-closes-grayndler-electorate-office-marrickville-palestine-protesters )Here was the PM, who could easily have had police move on the demonstrators and arrest them if they refused, instead caving for fear of a leftist-Muslim backlash.
Instead, he recognised ‘Palestine’ just a week or two later, rewarding the protestors for their belligerent contempt for voters’ right to consult their local member and PM.
I have been unable to find any reference to a Cabinet meeting or a Security Committee of Cabinet meeting to decide to recognise ‘Palestine’. I suspect it was a decision taken by Albanese, Wong, and Marles.
As of today, no new electoral office has been opened for the PM’s electors, and the protestors have promised to follow any new office to disrupt it too.
No wonder Albanese is scared of a Royal Commission: his personal decisions embody the craven Labor pursuit of the Muslim and leftist vote.
2028 election will be on Albanese's advisers short list
A superb and moving piece. The photo of Renia Kohn is heartbreaking knowing this innocent child never grew older, brutally murdered for no reason other than being Jewish. Then follows the list of shameful antisemitic acts Australia has hosted.
Albanese's pro-Palestinian support has been evident for decades, dating back to his uni-student days: a stance he seems loath to outgrow. He has not matured into a statesman let alone a leader, or even a half-decent politician. Albo is a man consumed by biases and hatreds permanently on display one way or another (Tories, as he has stated openly and quite possibly, in my view, Jewish people and Israel, particularly). This is a man who has spent his entire life within cloistered walls where his prejudices were nourished: first at university, where he first found comfort in Labor's ideology (pathology) of resentment and then, almost immediately, nurtured and encouraged by the political embrace of Labor staffer, followed by induction to its higher ranks as a Labor MP. To me, he epitomises the quintessential profile of someone who is highly successful at failing upwards in a highly sheltered environment where the real world is shut out. Cunningly clever no doubt, and well-versed in survival at any cost, his long-held predelictions and biases make him unfit for leadership because, unlike truly great leaders, Albanese is completely unable to shut away the personal and put the greater good first: in this case, all Australians and the nation. His gracelessness, his insensitivity, and his callous hubris have been on display since October 7, '23: his reputation and legacy will forever be blood-stained by his treatment of Australian Jewish citizens and of Israel internationally by his rewarding of Hamas and its Iranian-backed agenda at the UN. He has demonstrated at home and around the world for all to see his utter contempt for all Australians and the high office to which he was so unfortunately granted.
Australia is now in a state of civil war: it began with the Voice Referendum. We are a nation divided and rent as never before in our history across a myriad of issues and topics, our weapons being mainstream and social media, policies at every level of government, corporate zaniness driven by fear, bizarre rulings at law and inane legislation. This is a direct result (one has to ask whether it was intentional?) of one Anthony Albanese, a small man, a man of little character but enduring great hatreds.
Civil wars do not suddenly appear - they are the product of festering issues unaddressed that spread like a virus, infecting many and disturbing all. The cost of a civil war on any nation is enormous, counted in blood and treasure. Australia is currently in the early stages of its first civil war, and it has a way to go; it will get worse before it gets better. What is desperately needed now is the emergence of a truly great leader, but, looking at the political class we are burdened with currently, the options are not promising by any standard. Between the ranks of the Coalition are maybe 10 souls worth salvaging. But the Coalition labels (National Party and Liberal Party) are damaged brands, and the public trusts neither. This is evidenced by the march of many Liberal Party faithful to One Nation, while serious money is funding voices such as Advance. Do we need our version of Reform and a Farage? We certainly need something and someone fast before our civil war takes us further toward the abyss.
Really well written analysis of what the government didn’t do & should have.
I can add another to your list if you like. In the small town I live in in Far North Queensland population of just over 400.
While walking my dog on the beach there was graffiti on a small bridge/drain of the Palestinian flag with river to the sea written. This was done after the attacks on Bondi as well.
The other dog walkers and I talked about it and we decided to come back and paint over this crap in black paint.
Multiculturalism seems at times like trying to mix oil and water.
It is an oxymoron actively supported by every govt since Whitlam.
Brilliant piece. Great comments. This says it all.
Outstanding essay.
Fantastic chronology. Well done. I would also add the significant delay in Albanese attending the burning of the Melbourne synagogue while he played tennis in WA. He couldn't have cared less then, and still doesn't care about the dire situation our country is in with respect to Islamic invasion and the threat to our culture.
Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation should collaborate and demand a no confidence vote to oust this dangerous Prime Minister.
This government has been damaging and divisive on every issue - the racist Voice, industrial relations reforms that will gut productivity across the board - major manufacturing industries closed down, literal decimation of small cafes, record mortgage arrears, energy policy killing industries and the countryside, the common school curriculum promoting fake history.
All part of the WEF/UN Agenda 2030 - our Govt & Public Serpents are working for them not us. #treason
Great article Mike. The situation has also not been helped by local governments (Darebin had a “Globalise the Intifada” mural and flew the Palestinian flag, whilst City of Melbourne flew Palestinian flags in Federation square) cheering the pro-Palestinian movement on.
https://x.com/VoteLewko/status/2001118119901987153?s=20
You are right to pillory Albo and the government and yes, he should be afraid of a Royal Commission because it might - might - find political expediency towards their Islamic-heavy western Sydney electorates. But be careful: as the Law stands until (touch wood) it is reformed in the wake of this tragedy, hate speech such as at the Sydney Opera House is not illegal. THIS is the problem with “progressives” of the Left: they are so concerned with being on the “right side of history” that they fail to act even when confronted with evil. And be fair: did the conservatives ever move to outlaw hate speech when they had the reins? Of course not! AG George Brandis said “Everyone has the right to be a bigot”. But the world has changed: Islamist hate speech morphs into hate action, amplified and encouraged by the algorithms of social media. Fixing this will force all of us to confront whether we are prepared to curtail free speech.
From Values come thoughts, from Thoughts comes speech,
From Speech comes action.
The root of the problem is not speech it is values.
Multiculturalism ONLY works where there are shared values.
It is only the “progressive” left governments driven by their social justice warriors who have permitted a free for all on immigration. And, like the Democrats in the USA, they have seen the political benefit of importing a constituency.
It is not only Albo who should be pilloried
Excellent essay once again Mike. If there is one thing that comes out of this shameful tragedy… it’s that it finally exposes and Albanese and his government for what they are: opportunistic, incompetent, rudderless, immoral and totally out of their depth to lead this country… other than over a cliff. True leadership is not virtue signalling but virtue under fire - not calling for a Royal Commission says it all about Albo and his cohorts.
No amount of wrongs ever makes a right.
If you do not study history you are bound to repeat it. Many vilified by Government decree during the Covid-19 mandates got an insight into how Nazi Germany was perpetrated by seemingly "normal" others. As an indigenous (born here) Australian female I had never been discriminated against before - to be judged and rejected from society without reason or recourse was a wake up call for me. Mob rule and the loss of empathy for your fellow man are enemies to us all.