Andrew Brown was stopped by police at Bondi after wearing a T shirt reading “Fuck Israel, Fuck Zionism”, with officers telling him the shirt was offensive and warning it could lead to a breach of the peace. The exchange escalated into a large scale police response, with the transcript describing as many as 18 officers, Taskforce Odin, paddy wagons and ambulances at the scene. Brown argued the shirt was political expression, pointed to an earlier matter over the same shirt that was later dropped, and refused repeated requests to remove or turn it inside out. The incident raises fresh questions about political communication, protest rights and the scale of police resources deployed over speech in a public place.    Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Happy Easter! Are Albo and Penny in breach of the Ten Commandments? We check it out, particularly Commandment 9 - thou shalt not lie. This week’s Scam of the Week spans three familiar fault lines, war, secrecy and political protection. It looks at Australia’s position in the escalating conflict with Iran, and the fallout from the National Press Club appearance by Israel’s ambassador, who have a hate speech. Also Murray Watt and Watergate, Angus Taylor, and Ted O'Brien blaming renewable energy for rising oil prices. There are some beauties, as always, plenty of scammy content. #auspol #iran #trump #pauline #barnaby    Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor water scandal is back in focus, seven years after Michael West Media helped expose the $80 million water buyback linked to a Cayman Islands company. The deal, signed off under Barnaby Joyce, involved water rights sold at a record price through a company connected to Angus Taylor, with questions still unresolved about who ultimately benefited and why taxpayers paid so much for assets critics argued were of little environmental value. As the issue makes a brief mention in parliament, so do the unanswered questions about secrecy, political protection, and why no serious investigation has followed.  Happy 7 year anniversary of the story https://michaelwest.com.au/barnaby-joyce-angus-taylor-australia-and-the-caribbean/ Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Elements of AI have been used in the production of the thumbnail. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Adelaide's recent 'Power of Activism' festival welcomed a panel directly involved in prolonged struggles to free persecuted Australian truth tellers Julian Assange, David McBride and Richard D Boyle, and support for the incarcerated former Top Gun pilot Dan Duggan. Only Assange and Boyle are free. Speakers include Assange's father, John Shipton, McBride's lawyer, Eddie Lloyd, Rex Patrick and Citizens Party leader Robbie Barwick. Moderated by Kim Wingerei from Michael West Media. Festival organiser: Jodie Sard Camera: Clare Smith Editing: Cathy Vogan for Consortium News Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

As petrol prices bite, the Coalition turns a servo photo op into theatre while Australia backs another disastrous US-led war. This week’s Scam of the Week looks at the political spin around the cost of living, the posturing over Iran, Pauline Hanson’s call to back Donald Trump, and why Rupert Murdoch still looms over war propaganda in Australia. #auspol #iran #trump #albanese  Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au 00:00 - Petrol Price Theatre 00:30 - Trump’s Iran War 01:54 - The War Lie 05:24 - Penny Wong Lies 08:42 - Pauline Backs Trump 12:46 - Super Funds Exposed 14:24 - Scam of the Week Winner Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

#auspol #freespeech - Concert pianist Jayson Gillham is taking the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to court after his performance was cancelled following remarks about the killing of journalists in Gaza. The dispute has become a broader fight over censorship, political expression and whether artists can speak freely from the stage without fear of punishment. This episode looks at the legal case, what Gillham said, how the MSO responded, and what the outcome could mean for free speech in the arts. Jayson's upcoming concerts: https://jaysongillham.com/keystolife Australian Recital Tour: July 2026 Sign up for exclusive pre-sale access: ✍️ http://jaysongillham.com/keystolife Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Senator Mehreen Faruqi used Senate debate on 23 March to move Greens amendments aimed at removing tax concessions and charitable status from organisations that directly or indirectly support illegal occupations overseas, citing Michael West Media reporting on Australian charities linked to Israeli settlement projects and the occupation of the West Bank. The government opposed the amendment, arguing existing charity and deductible gift recipient rules already prohibit unlawful conduct and already provide mechanisms for charities to lose registration or tax concessions if standards are breached. Reporting by Stephanie Tran at Michael West Media: Revealed: Australian taxpayers subsidising the IDF, illegal settlements in Israel https://michaelwest.com.au/revealed-australian-taxpayers-subsidising-the-idf-illegal-settlements-in-israel/ Australian charity removes IDF, West Bank settlement fundraisers https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-charity-removes-idf-west-bank-settlement-fundraisers/ United Israel Appeal. Charity channels tax free donations direct to IDF soldiers https://michaelwest.com.au/united-israel-appeal-channels-tax-free-donations-direct-to-idf-soldiers/ Millions in tax deductible donations to IDF, illegal settlements https://michaelwest.com.au/millions-in-tax-deductible-donations-to-idf-illegal-settlements/ Charities funding Israel’s illegal settlements untouchable, Labor says https://michaelwest.com.au/charities-funding-israel-illegal-settlements-untouchable-labor-says/ “Healing” charity raises tax deductible funds for Israeli soldiers https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-charity-raises-tax-deductible-funds-for-israeli-soldiers-well-being/ 00:00 Senator Faruqi Moves Amendment 05:20 Labor Response Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Australia is staring down another cost of living hit as war drives up oil and gas prices, while Canberra ducks bigger questions at home. This West Report examines the political fallout, Pauline Hanson’s rise amid collapsing social cohesion, Labor’s refusal to act on charities linked to illegal settlements and the IDF, and the sweeping ASIO reforms that could expand detention powers without traditional safeguards. It is a picture of a government willing to look away from one set of risks while handing itself more power over another.  Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au 00:00: South Australia, Santos and Pauline Hanson 01:02: Pauline’s War Call and Hormuz 02:28: Pauline’s Polls and Australia’s Polarisation 03:53: Cost of Living, Rates and Petrol Prices 05:22: Israel and the Inflation Threat 06:49: Russian Oil, Gas Profits and Nationalisation 08:49: Katy Gallagher and Charities Funding Settlements 11:57: New ASIO Powers and the SOTW Winner Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Israel has deliberately escalated the war in the Middle East by attacking Qatar/Iranian oil and gas. This was a red line. Iran responded by attacking oil and gas of US proxies, Saudi etc. Markets are tanking. Also Trump, Grace Tame propaganda, Epstein, Australia's engagement #auspol #ASIO Australia needs a Royal Commission into the influence of the Israel lobby Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au 00:00 Israel Hits Energy Infrastructure, Markets React 02:36 Civilian Deaths, Gaza, Lebanon and the Human Cost 08:28 Grace Tame and Media Distractions 12:04 Australia, Lobby Influence and the Political Fallout  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How much tax do Australia's wealthiest companies pay? Say, for instance, Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp? Check out TAXDATA, our corporate tax transparency app. taxdata.michaelwest.com.au And what is the government doing with it? Well, of the $58B which goes to Defence - our biggest cost by far - we've racked up an astonishing $37B in waste! We tackle The Biggest Waste today as well as the biggest, and smallest, taxpayers. Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au #TheWestReport #MichaelWest #AUKUS #DefenceSpending #TaxTransparency #Australia #AusPol Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.