Dr Peter Job
@peter-job.bsky.social
Writer & academic, emphasis on Australian foreign policy. Author, A Narrative of Denial: Australia and the Indonesian Violation of East Timor (Melb Uni Press 2021). https://www.mup.com.au/books/a-narrative-of-denial-paperback-softback
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Dr Peter Job
@peter-job.bsky.social
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PALESTINE – THE LESSONS OF EAST TIMOR - Declassified Australia
History teaches us that Palestine, as with East Timor, will be free.
declassifiedaus.org
My latest. As with East Timor, international law supports the Palestinian cause. As with East Timor, western powers are the obstacle to a just settlement.
However outrageous, this is fantastic news for the author & the Palestinian campaign. The story is being reported worldwide, Johnson is quoted at length. I hope the people complaining realise the good service they have done for the Palestinian cause. www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint
Author Adam Johnson criticises Waverley council saying ‘reality is often upsetting’ while Palestinian group says libraries should hold ‘challenging’ books
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
However outrageous, this is fantastic news for the author & the Palestinian campaign. The story is being reported worldwide, Johnson is quoted at length. I hope the people complaining realise the good service they have done for the Palestinian cause. www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
Why is immigration minister Tony Burke posing with members of the Iranian soccer team after granting them protection? If their families are at risk, surely this could make things worse? Surely presenting them in this highly politicised manner is very bad idea?
March 11, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Why is immigration minister Tony Burke posing with members of the Iranian soccer team after granting them protection? If their families are at risk, surely this could make things worse? Surely presenting them in this highly politicised manner is very bad idea?
My bike accident on Tuesday! No bones broken. Deep bruising on my shoulder and arm, been on painkillers & just had my first physio session. Could have been much worse if a car had been driving on my right. Please look out for bike traffic when walking out to get in a vehicle.
January 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM
My bike accident on Tuesday! No bones broken. Deep bruising on my shoulder and arm, been on painkillers & just had my first physio session. Could have been much worse if a car had been driving on my right. Please look out for bike traffic when walking out to get in a vehicle.
On 7.30 tonight David Speers asked AG Michell Rowland several times if the term genocide would lead to prosecution under the new laws. She evaded every time. HRW, Amnesty and the ICJ have used the word. The laws will clearly stifle protest & truthful discussion about Palestine.
January 20, 2026 at 2:40 PM
On 7.30 tonight David Speers asked AG Michell Rowland several times if the term genocide would lead to prosecution under the new laws. She evaded every time. HRW, Amnesty and the ICJ have used the word. The laws will clearly stifle protest & truthful discussion about Palestine.
East Timor News, May 1979. When Indonesian president Suharto planned to visit Australia, Timor activists responded they would “give him hell”. It worked, no visit. Standing up to a genocidal regime was successful. The right to demonstrate against a murderous regime is vital.
January 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM
East Timor News, May 1979. When Indonesian president Suharto planned to visit Australia, Timor activists responded they would “give him hell”. It worked, no visit. Standing up to a genocidal regime was successful. The right to demonstrate against a murderous regime is vital.
My latest. As with East Timor, international law supports the Palestinian cause. As with East Timor, western powers are the obstacle to a just settlement.
PALESTINE – THE LESSONS OF EAST TIMOR - Declassified Australia
History teaches us that Palestine, as with East Timor, will be free.
declassifiedaus.org
January 13, 2026 at 9:11 PM
My latest. As with East Timor, international law supports the Palestinian cause. As with East Timor, western powers are the obstacle to a just settlement.
The Rally for Palestine in Melbourne today. Don’t know the exact number but it was huge.
August 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The Rally for Palestine in Melbourne today. Don’t know the exact number but it was huge.
As a writer I know the sacrifice withdrawal from the Bendigo WF entailed. A gig at a writer's festival is a huge boon for a writer. Making this sacrifice is very commendable. It was a huge betrayal of the writers that they were forced to make this choice. The festival is not supporting writers.
August 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
As a writer I know the sacrifice withdrawal from the Bendigo WF entailed. A gig at a writer's festival is a huge boon for a writer. Making this sacrifice is very commendable. It was a huge betrayal of the writers that they were forced to make this choice. The festival is not supporting writers.
Awful interview with PM in 7.30 last night. No ref to genocide. Talk of “2 state solution” but no mention of Israeli occupation, settlement, repression. Perennial emphasis on security of Israel as Palestinians are murdered in tens of 1000s using western supplied weapons.
August 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Awful interview with PM in 7.30 last night. No ref to genocide. Talk of “2 state solution” but no mention of Israeli occupation, settlement, repression. Perennial emphasis on security of Israel as Palestinians are murdered in tens of 1000s using western supplied weapons.
In these dark times, a small ray of hope. Let’s hope Duterte is not the only international human rights criminal to be sitting in court benches in The Hague. theconversation.com/former-phili...
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity – a blow against impunity
The ‘war on drugs’ in Philippines became an orgy of violence accounting for many thousands of deaths.
theconversation.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
In these dark times, a small ray of hope. Let’s hope Duterte is not the only international human rights criminal to be sitting in court benches in The Hague. theconversation.com/former-phili...
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Sections of the media and some politicians have attacked Australian citizens and residents who originally came to this country seeking asylum for doing what all citizens and residents have a right to do - bring their partners and close relatives to Australia. #auspol #a ...
Denigrating refugees: Media Watch is no exception - Pearls and Irritations
While the prospects of a significant change to our appalling refugee policies seem remote, the worm has a habit of turning.
johnmenadue.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
My latest. The vilification of refugees is so ingrained in Australian society that even responsible sections of the media do it. This even includes the ABC’s Media Watch under its otherwise excellent new presenter Linton Besser.
johnmenadue.com/denigrating-...
johnmenadue.com/denigrating-...
Denigrating refugees: Media Watch is no exception - Pearls and Irritations
While the prospects of a significant change to our appalling refugee policies seem remote, the worm has a habit of turning.
johnmenadue.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
My latest. The vilification of refugees is so ingrained in Australian society that even responsible sections of the media do it. This even includes the ABC’s Media Watch under its otherwise excellent new presenter Linton Besser.
johnmenadue.com/denigrating-...
johnmenadue.com/denigrating-...
An attempt to destroy the Palestinian nation & a potentially even more lethal attack on Gaza. Australia should not only openly condemn this, but make it clear economic, political & military cooperation with the US is dependent on abandoning it. @AlboMP @SenatorWong www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
US could 'take over' Gaza and 'permanently' resettle Palestinians, Donald Trump says
The US president made the remarks while hosting Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Their meeting coincides with the second phase of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
www.sbs.com.au
February 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
An attempt to destroy the Palestinian nation & a potentially even more lethal attack on Gaza. Australia should not only openly condemn this, but make it clear economic, political & military cooperation with the US is dependent on abandoning it. @AlboMP @SenatorWong www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Illegal Israeli ban on UNRWA starts today. Fresh & clear condemnation by Australia desperately needed. www.amnesty.org.au/israels-ban-...
Israel’s ban on UNRWA is an illegal attack on humanitarian aid
Amnesty International Australia denounces Israel’s illegal ban of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that comes
www.amnesty.org.au
January 31, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Illegal Israeli ban on UNRWA starts today. Fresh & clear condemnation by Australia desperately needed. www.amnesty.org.au/israels-ban-...
1. Short thread. Lots of tributes to John Marsden, but as a teacher I found his work highly problematic. /2.
December 19, 2024 at 9:04 PM
1. Short thread. Lots of tributes to John Marsden, but as a teacher I found his work highly problematic. /2.
Agree with Penny Wong for once. Although if anyone else had said this the chances are that special envoy on antisemitism Jillian Segal would be denouncing them as antisemitic & demanding they be silenced.
December 15, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Agree with Penny Wong for once. Although if anyone else had said this the chances are that special envoy on antisemitism Jillian Segal would be denouncing them as antisemitic & demanding they be silenced.
I had high hopes for Bluesky, but am I the only one finding it bland? Limited topics under discussion, esp international relations. Little robust debate. Is it because many have not yet move here? Or is there some algorithm restricting controversial topics? Will it improve?
December 14, 2024 at 12:23 AM
I had high hopes for Bluesky, but am I the only one finding it bland? Limited topics under discussion, esp international relations. Little robust debate. Is it because many have not yet move here? Or is there some algorithm restricting controversial topics? Will it improve?
Not the first attack on the right to protest for Palestine, but disturbing as Segal’s role allows her to damage people’s lives, including their jobs. Surely some in the parliamentary ALP are concerned? Time we heard from them.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Antisemitism envoy criticised over 'dangerous' call to ban pro-Palestinian city protests
Jillian Segal's comments have been described by one Palestinian advocate as "a thinly veiled attempt" to "silence critics of the Israeli government".
www.sbs.com.au
December 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Not the first attack on the right to protest for Palestine, but disturbing as Segal’s role allows her to damage people’s lives, including their jobs. Surely some in the parliamentary ALP are concerned? Time we heard from them.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
The ABC today reported "the IDF remained stationed within Syrian territory along the border with the occupied Golan Heights”. A strange description of an illegal, destructive & unprovoked attack against a neighbouring country facilitated by western weapons.
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 AM
The ABC today reported "the IDF remained stationed within Syrian territory along the border with the occupied Golan Heights”. A strange description of an illegal, destructive & unprovoked attack against a neighbouring country facilitated by western weapons.
ICC to Bibi: “You’re wanted for crimes against humanity”.
December 8, 2024 at 1:12 AM
ICC to Bibi: “You’re wanted for crimes against humanity”.
1. Short threat. Disgraceful, particularly the bill that will imprison people who refuse to cooperate with their own deportation. Years ago I voluntarily advocated for wrongly rejected refugees. Cont, /2. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Coalition boasts it’s ‘running the immigration system’ after deal to pass all three of Labor’s migration bills
The bills enable government to pay third countries to receive non-citizens and prosecute those who refuse to cooperate with deportation
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 6:47 PM
1. Short threat. Disgraceful, particularly the bill that will imprison people who refuse to cooperate with their own deportation. Years ago I voluntarily advocated for wrongly rejected refugees. Cont, /2. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum ha respondido a las amenazas de Trump. Un marcado contraste entre la madurez basada en la evidencia de Sheinbaum y el popularismo xenófobo de Trump.
November 26, 2024 at 11:34 PM
La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum ha respondido a las amenazas de Trump. Un marcado contraste entre la madurez basada en la evidencia de Sheinbaum y el popularismo xenófobo de Trump.