Exclusive: Online ad in marginal seat of Macnamara alleging party is a national security risk endorsed by two former Labor MPs
Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast
The Greens have criticised a Facebook ad running in an ultra-marginal Melbourne electorate that suggests the party is a national security risk and may support the listed terrorist organisation Hamas as “inflammatory and untruthful”.
The ad was endorsed by two former Labor MPs and staunch Israel supporters who are spearheading a campaign described as being run by “members of the community”, which is urging voters to preference the Liberals above the Greens in Macnamara.
The group is led by former federal Labor MP Michael Danby and former state Labor MP Tony Lupton, who have both – individually and through the group – urged Labor to preference the Greens last. Several Jewish groups have also written to the prime minister to urge the same.
Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter
About Author
More Stories
UK Lawyers for Israel condemned over claim war may reduce obesity in Gaza
Trump to embark on Middle East trip to meet Gulf allies
Trump says planned gift of luxury plane from Qatar is a very ‘transparent’ deal