Reported by Suprovat Sydney: On 3 December 2025, the Australian Palestinian Club in Guildford hosted a remarkable and historic event to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The program featured a distinguished line-up of VIP guests and dignitaries, heartfelt speeches, vibrant cultural performances, and a delightful dinner.
Distinguished Guests Included:
- Prof. the Hon. Bob Carr
- The Hon. Jihad Dib MP
- The Hon. Julia Finn MP
- The Hon. Linda Voltz MP
- The Hon. Abigail Boyd MLC
- The Hon. Jenny Leong MP
- The Hon. Anthony D’Adam MLC
- Former Senator the Hon. Lee Rhiannon
- Former Senator the Hon. Scott Ludlam
- First Counsellor Noura Saleh, Chargé d’Affaires of the State of Palestine
- Consul General of Pakistan. Qamar Zaman
Local Government Representatives:
Clr Karl Saleh, Clr Suod AbuSamen, Clr Ahmed Ouf, Clr Enver Yasar, Clr Glenn Elmore, Clr Olivia Barlow, Clr Sujan Selventhiran,
Union & Civil Society Leaders:
Arthur Rorris, Paul Keating, Dr. Ruth Mitchell, Ian Rintoul & Luke.
Community Organisations Present:
Gaza Association, Gaza Australian Program, Palestinian Christians in Australia, Arab Council Australia, Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA, El Dunnieh Sons Charitable Association, Bhanin Association, Islamic Charity Projects Association – Australia, Syrian Social Nationalist Party – Bint Jbeil Association, Australian Beirut Charitable Association
The entire event was excellently coordinated by Bashir Sawalha.
Media from various community outlets attended, including Suprovat Sydney, the only Bangladeshi community newspaper in Australia.
