The Murdoch media presses for a royal commission into the tragic Bondi shooting. What has already become clear is that certain due processes were found to have been overlooked by ASIO and the police which potentially increased the probability of the tragedy happening that fateful day.

At present the government’s stance is urgency and unity rather than delay and division. They urge that the temperature be lowered after some sought to pour fuel on an inflammable situation. They opted to further tighten gun control and introduce new measures to stamp out hate crimes to curb antisemitism and acts of terrorism.

PM Anthony Albanese has ordered a review into the atrocity, overseen by the highly respected former intelligence chief Dennis Richardson. It could be more thorough in its outcomes but it may deem that further action is needed.

However, bear in mind that we did have a year-long royal commission into Robodebt and despite findings of it being “neither fair or legal” and there being potential corruption in the case of six public officials, their subsequent referral to the NACC did not result in one prosecution taking place.

Branch organises 2025 Christmas Hamper Appeal

Members of the Annerley Branch recently got behind the annual Micah Projects Christmas Hamper Appeal, by once again donating much needed funds and food items. The Christmas Hamper Appeal is an annual tradition that brings people together to support members of our community who are doing it tough. For many years, Micah Projects has partnered with schools, community groups, businesses and individuals to bring festive cheer to the families and individuals they support.

Annerley Labor has been proud to have supported the appeal every year, and this year was no exception with not only a donation of funds to help purchase items, but also a collection of food items to help put together the hundreds of hampers that are distributed by volunteers on Christmas Eve.

This year, Federal Member for Griffith, Renee Coffey and State MP, Barbara O’Shea (both pictured) were on hand to help hand over this years donation.

Annerley Labor supports CSIRO petition

The Annerley Branch has expressed its strong support behind the CPSU petition calling on the federal government for additional CSIRO funding to save jobs that have been targeted to be cut.

Since the petition was launched, the Albanese government announced that the CSIRO will receive an additional $233 million in funding, but will still proceed with up to 350 job cuts indicated last month.

The CSIRO Staff Association, a part of the CPSU, has stated that they “will continue to advocate for a permanent increase to CSIRO’s funding to secure the future of the CSIRO, its work and its staff”.

“Unfortunately, CSIRO scientists across the country are still heading into Christmas not knowing if their job and research will be next to go under the announced cuts, but this investment must save jobs”.

The Branch has conveyed its support of the CPSU petition to the Federal Science Minister, Senator Ayres..

Seasons Greetings!

With 2026 almost here, the Annerley Branch would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year. We look forward to continue working with everyone within the Australian Labor Party, the labour movement and our local community to make our World a more sustainable, liveable, caring and compassionate plave to live.