Senator Russell Trood alleged last week, during a Senate estimates hearing on legal and constitutional affairs, that Hizb ut Tahrir advocated the use of violence as a legitimate means of political expression. He referred to Hizb ut Tahrir's views as ‘unsavoury' and ‘obnoxious' and alleged that it had called for the destruction of Hindus in Kashmir, Russians in Chechnya and Jews in Israel, and that it ‘incite[s] violence against particular…

Tony Abbott gave the keynote speech at the United Israel Appeal function in Melbourne on 8 March 2011. His speech centered on his acknowledgement of Jewish contribution to Australia, and his support for Israel. He also mentioned in his speech that, "We must accept that whether it be religious or irreligious extremism, it should have no place in a settled pluralist democracy such as Australia, and I should mention Hizb…

Saturday 12 February - Following similar announcements from officials in the US and Europe, Australian officials have welcomed the resignation of Hosni Mubarak. Kevin Rudd and Julie Bishop, Minister and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs respectively, have expressed their support for the people of Egypt and encouraged democratic change.

Sydney, Australia, 22nd October 2010 - Debate in the Federal Parliament took place this week on Australia's continued involvement in the invasion of Afghanistan. Bipartisan support was expressed by the Government and Opposition with a handful of politicians dissenting.