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Massive Protests Erupt During Student Referendum on Palestine

8/28/2025

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A National Student Referendum on Palestine took place at Western Sydney University from August 20-28, 2025, coinciding with protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.
The referendum called for sanctions on Israel and criticized university management's involvement in the conflict.
Protests across Australia attracted hundreds of thousands, opposing the Labor government's support for Israel.
Activists linked the fight against genocide to broader anti-capitalism and anti-imperialism movements.
Direct action and strikes against Labor-aligned union leadership were deemed necessary to stop the genocide.

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A National Student Referendum on Palestine took place at Western Sydney University from August 20-28, 2025, coinciding with protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.
The referendum called for sanctions on Israel and criticized university management's involvement in the conflict.
Protests across Australia attracted hundreds of thousands, opposing the Labor government's support for Israel.
Activists linked the fight against genocide to broader anti-capitalism and anti-imperialism movements.
Direct action and strikes against Labor-aligned union leadership were deemed necessary to stop the genocide.