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Chris Minns Urges Labor MPs to Skip Pro-Palestinian Vigils

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC · How we work

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Premier Chris Minns urged Labor MPs not to attend pro-Palestinian vigils marking the October 7 anniversary.
Minns called the vigils heartless and said the Constitution prevents the government from stopping them.
He assured police will maintain public safety during the gatherings.
Opposition leader Kellie Sloane described the events as sickening and provocative.
Jews Against the Occupation 48 and Wollongong Friends of Palestine plan Wednesday vigils, slogan “Don’t let Israel steal the date.”

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Premier Chris Minns urged Labor MPs not to attend pro-Palestinian vigils marking the October 7 anniversary.
Minns called the vigils heartless and said the Constitution prevents the government from stopping them.
He assured police will maintain public safety during the gatherings.
Opposition leader Kellie Sloane described the events as sickening and provocative.
Jews Against the Occupation 48 and Wollongong Friends of Palestine plan Wednesday vigils, slogan “Don’t let Israel steal the date.”