Perth, Western Australia – August 24, 2025 This Sunday, unions across the country will stand shoulder to shoulder with the community in a Nationwide March for Palestine. In Perth, members are called to gather at Forrest Place at 11:30am, rallying under the flags of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) before marching together to Hyde Park. Unions have long championed fairness, safety, and dignity in workplaces, but their commitment extends far beyond. The WA branch of MEAA has declared its support for Palestinian self-determination, condemning the ongoing war in Gaza and the bloc

Perth, Western Australia – August 24, 2025 This Sunday, unions across the country will stand shoulder to shoulder with the community in a Nationwide March for Palestine. In Perth, members are called to gather at Forrest Place at 11:30am, rallying under the flags of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) before marching together to Hyde Park. Unions have long championed fairness, safety, and dignity in workplaces, but their commitment extends far beyond. The WA branch of MEAA has declared its support for Palestinian self-determination, condemning the ongoing war in Gaza and the blockade of humanitarian aid. “The war on Gaza and the deliberate obstruction of humanitarian relief is an affront to humanity, peace, and equality,” said Andrew Markey, Industrial Organiser for MEAA WA. “As unions, we cannot stay silent. Our values of justice and solidarity compel us to act—not just for workers here in Western Australia, but for all people everywhere.” Organisers insist that despite the bleak situation, there is a “very clear and achievable path” to peace and sovereignty for Palestinians. The march is intended to amplify that message and demonstrate that the global labour movement stands firmly with Palestine. The rally begins at 12:00pm at Forrest Place, followed by a march to Hyde Park. All members of the public are encouraged to attend, regardless of union affiliation. The call for a Nationwide March for Palestine is not simply a political demonstration — it is a moral imperative. When unions, artists, and community leaders take to the streets, they echo a universal truth: justice denied in one part of the world is justice denied everywhere. Palestine has become a mirror reflecting how global systems treat the vulnerable and the displaced. For decades, humanitarian aid has been restricted, entire generations have grown under siege, and international institutions have struggled to enforce accountability. Yet, the voices of solidarity — from union halls to universities, from churches to cultural centres — have grown louder. From my perspective, this march is significant because it reframes the debate from abstract geopolitics to human dignity. It reminds us that the Palestinian struggle is not an isolated conflict but part of the broader pursuit of peace, equality, and freedom. Western Australia, far removed geographically, still carries a moral stake in this struggle. Our collective presence at Forrest Place is more than symbolic — it sends a message that ordinary people, united, can challenge the narrative of inevitability.

Unions Unite for Nationwide March for Palestine

History shows that mass movements of solidarity, even far from the conflict zones, have the power to shift policies and perceptions. Just as global boycotts and marches helped dismantle apartheid in South Africa, so too can a worldwide movement pave the way for a sovereign and peaceful Palestine. The event will take place this Sunday, 24 August, with unions mustering at 11:30am at the Commonwealth Bank Building, Forrest Place. The rally begins at 12:00pm, followed by a march to Hyde Park. Participants are encouraged to look for the MEAA flags and register their interest via the official Facebook event.

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