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Palestinian Groups Sue Australia Over Military Exports to Israel

4/14/2026

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A coalition of Palestinian human rights groups has filed legal action against Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles.
They seek transparency on military export permits to Israel and whether risk assessments were conducted.
The Australian Centre for International Justice supports the effort and flags potential complicity in Gaza.
The government says it does not supply weapons to Israel, yet at least 30 permits remain active.

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A coalition of Palestinian human rights groups has filed legal action against Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles.
They seek transparency on military export permits to Israel and whether risk assessments were conducted.
The Australian Centre for International Justice supports the effort and flags potential complicity in Gaza.
The government says it does not supply weapons to Israel, yet at least 30 permits remain active.