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Australia’s Long, Overlooked History of Political Violence Tom Gilling, The Australian, 24 October 2026 Tom Gilling challenges the popular perception that Australia has historically been insulated from terrorism and political violence. Prompted by the horrendous incident involving independent MP Helen Haines, he documents a disturbing history of bombings, assassinations, extremist plots and politically motivated attacks spanning six decades... Gilling and co-author Clive Small identified more than 200 terrorist incidents and documented threats between 1966 and 2009, with numerous additional incidents since. theaustralian.com.au/inquire… The article traces several distinct waves of violence: - 1960s–1970s: Croatian-Yugoslav ethnic conflicts, attacks on diplomatic missions, the 1966 shooting of opposition leader Arthur Calwell, and the 1978 Sydney Hilton bombing, which killed three people. - Organised crime and political assassinations: The 1977 murder of anti-drugs campaigner Donald Mackay, the 1994 assassination of Labor MP John Newman, and the bombing of the National Crime Authority headquarters. - 1980s–1990s: Murders and bombings targeting Family Court judges, Armenian attacks against Turkish diplomats, antisemitic violence, and attacks by neo-Nazi and white nationalist organisations. - 2000s: Islamist terrorism emerged as a major threat, including the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 88 Australians, the 2004 Jakarta embassy bombing, and foiled plots targeting Australia's electricity grid, major sporting events and military facilities. - 2010s: Islamic State-inspired attacks and disrupted plots included attempted beheadings, attacks on police, and a sophisticated 2017 conspiracy to bomb a passenger aircraft departing Sydney. - 2020s: Renewed antisemitic violence, including attacks on synagogues and Jewish institutions, culminated in the December 2025 Bondi Beach massacre, killing 15 people. Gilling also highlights Australia's evolving counterterrorism legislation, including expanded powers targeting terrorist organisations, their financing and operational networks. The central message of this article is that political violence is neither new nor exceptional in Australia's history. It has arisen from diverse ideological, religious, ethnic, criminal and geopolitical motivations. Australia's relative political stability should not obscure the persistent threat posed by extremists, including those importing overseas conflicts onto Australian soil... The article provides historical context rather than arguing that any single ideology explains Australia's experience of political violence.

MEN’S DAY FORUM IN CANBERRA – STRONGER TOGETHER! On Friday 20 November 2026, the day after International Men’s Day, Canberra will host an outstanding gathering of advocates, researchers, policymakers, community leaders and people passionate about improving the lives of men and boys. I'm delighted to be speaking at the Men’s Day Forum, held at the Rex Hotel, under the theme: “Stronger Together: Backing Our Men, Young Men & Boys.” As Chair of the International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB), I'll be presenting findings from our inaugural Global State of Men and Boys Report 2026, examining the challenges facing males across more than 50 countries, and highlighting practical solutions that are making a difference... I'll be joining an impressive lineup of speakers, including: 🎤 Steve Biddulph AM – Bestselling author of Manhood and Raising Boys 🎤 Dr Justin Coulson – Parenting expert and television presenter 🎤 Dan Repacholi MP – Special Envoy for Men’s Health 🎤 Chloe Jessop – CEO, Australian Men’s Health Forum 🎤 Reverend Dan Evers – Prison Chaplain 🎤 Bruce Zelenski – Founder, Mind Ya Mates 🎤 Diana Riley – ANU policy specialist We'll also hear from Movember, Flinders University, Deadly Male and young men themselves. The challenges facing men and boys are serious. From suicide and mental health to educational underachievement, fatherlessness, homelessness and social isolation, we need greater recognition, stronger leadership and evidence-based solutions. But this forum isn't simply about identifying problems and mapping out responses. It's about celebrating men and boys, sharing what works, building partnerships and turning good intentions into meaningful action... Congratulations to organisers Phil Gouldson and Rebecca Ross (Bec Forrest) for bringing this important event together. 📅 Friday 20 November 2026 📍 Rex Hotel, Canberra 🕣 8:30am onwards, followed by a social gathering 🎟️ $150 per person or $1,100 for a table of eight, including catering. Book your tickets: events.humanitix.com/copy-of… Let's make International Men's Day more than a celebration. Let's make it a catalyst for lasting progress... #InternationalMensDay #MensDayForum #MenAndBoys #MensHealth #MalePsychology #ICMB #Canberra #StrongerTogether @menandboysnet

On the 19th of November, I will be speaking at the International Men's Day dinner in Adelaide. This will be the fourth IMD event hosted by Sarah Game MLC and her parliamentary office. The first was a lunch in 2023. I attended the second event in 2024, which was a dinner at the Norwood Footy Club. The dinner last year was held at the Hilton, with senior Ministers of the state government in attendance. This year, the Premier of South Australia (the Honourable Peter Malinauskas MP) will return as a special guest. Derrick McManus will MC and will also facilitate the panel, comprising Wayne Holdsworth (founder of suicide prevention charity SmackTalk), Mark Aiston (broadcaster, journalist and mental health advocate), John Platten (Brownlow Medallist and four-time AFL premiership player), as well as myself. As Chair of the International Council for Men and Boys, I will be proud to present our inaugural Global State of Men and Boys Report 2026, which is a snapshot of the 12 major disparities facing males around the world. This landmark research draws on analysis of more than 50 countries that has been undertaken by ICMB. It identifies strong patterns in the disadvantages and challenges that confront men and boys... Shorter lifespans and higher mortality, boys trailing in education, high incidence of suicide, unequal treatment in the "justice" system, lack of support for male victims, unfair media coverage, large majority of homeless being males, and men being the vast majority of workplace deaths. The report contains policy recommendations, suggestions and solutions. The annual IMD dinner in Adelaide has become one of the leading events to be held during November (which marks Men's Equality Month each year). Huge credit to Sarah Game MLC as a leading proponent of male wellbeing, healthier relationships, and social balance. There are a few tickets left, if you can make it: eventbrite.com.au/e/internat… @MLCGame @PMalinauskasMP @menandboysnet