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Perhaps I should redefine what I mean by "relevant" then, because it's obviously the case that Australians have far less control over the situation in Gaza than they do over the rights of people suffering under their own democratically elected government. Whilst pushing our politicians to recognise Palestinian statehood or end the shipment of military equipment to Israel is not a complete waste of time and is certainly a good thing to do, the reality is that it will not even go close to solving that problem or ending the pain for Palestinian people. Australia can only offer moderate influence here, it cannot actively change anything by itself. Domestically, we have all the power and can absolutely make meaningful change so what's the excuse? We don't stand up for these other things, that's the point, so to frame this as a hypocritical position misses the point entirely.
Gotchya, yeah in terms of control we certainly have more power over the Indigenous rights and Asylum Seekers.
Time for a hot take: (somewhat unrelated)
I actually have come to really credit Dutton for what he did with the boat people issue.
"We don't comment on on-water matters."
With that he killed a line of attack used against progressive parties in this country by conservatives.
And suddenly the conversations around asylum seekers arriving by boat couldn't be a national pinata for the news.
It hasn't solved any of the fundamental rights violations, but it did take the politics and grand standing way out of it. But the professionals have to carry out their work, but with less fear of a national outrage campaign against their decisions.
I'm not saying it has lead to better delivery of rights, but i am saying he created a situation where the delivery of better rights is more likely. Away from the culture wars and political grandstanding decision making can be clearer.