All I am saying is give Albo a (second) chance

I am not Jewish, but I have developed a deep affection for and an understanding of the Jewish community in my role as Head of Humanities at Bialik College. I consider myself a proud Zionist and I am not Jewish, but I have developed a deep affection for and an increasing understanding of the Jewish community in my role as Head of Humanities at Bialik College. I consider myself a proud Zionist and believe that the State of Israel is a great model for self-determination and sovereignty for minority groups the world over.

As someone who is entrenched in the centre-left politically and born and bred in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, I also have a deep sense of justice and a care of all marginalised communities. When it comes to Israel and Palestine, I believe a two-state solution is the only way to ensure both Palestinian dignity and Israel’s security. It must be a negotiated outcome which cannot come through violence and terror, nor involve Hamas or other terror groups.

Holding this space is not easy, but I feel a great responsibility as a history educator at the edge of two worlds, able to engage in deep dialogue from Caulfield to Coburg. 

It is from this complicated space that I’d like to share a message with Jewish Australians.

I think that the Australian Labor Party deserves another chance. 

The 2025 Australian Federal election was a repudiation of extremism and divisiveness. It shows that neither radical nor reactionary politics will work in Australia.

The Greens failed because their focus moved away climate change and the environment and instead prioritised the castigation of baby boomers, straight, white males and, wealthier working Australians in their attempt to woo the younger crowds of online activists.