"We stand with the people of Iran in their fight for dignity and freedom. We condemn the Iranian regime and support a democratic Iran that respects human rights."
The protests, sparked more than two weeks ago, have drawn thousands of Iranians to the streets. Authorities responded with severe crackdowns, leaving at least 116 dead and over 2,600 arrested, according to reports.
The Albanese Government’s decision follows an ASIO assessment that the IRGC orchestrated two antisemitic attacks against Australia’s Jewish community in 2024
The ASO emphasises that sanctions contraventions are serious criminal offences and continues to monitor remittance companies and the broader financial sector.
“Australia is calling for a ceasefire. For the immediate release of the hostages. For aid to flow to those in desperate need. And for the terrorists of Hamas to have no role in Gaza’s future. And this week, Australia recognised the State of Palestine.”
ASIO had gathered credible evidence that the Iranian government directed the October 2024 attack on Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Sydney and the December firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne.
The students were warmly welcomed at Nadi International Airport by relieved family members, friends, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
