Accusations of direct foreign interference are erupting across Australian independent media and public forums after it was revealed that Israel and associated lobbyists were behind a coordinated campaign to pressure The Star Casino Gold Coast into cancelling the upcoming Free Speech Summit and Independent Media Awards, scheduled for July 19th and 20th.
The high-profile summit — hosted by Australian National Review (http://ANR.News) and supported by http://FreeSpeechSummit.com.au — was set to feature over 20 international speakers, including journalists, whistleblowers, doctors, activists, and political commentators. Thousands of attendees have already registered, with many flying in from interstate and abroad, and a global livestream audience expected to reach into the millions.
But in a stunning development, organisers have revealed that relentless pressure from Israeli-aligned interests, including waves of harassing emails directed at speakers, led to the last-minute cancellation of the venue by The Star Casino — a publicly listed company whose major shareholder, Vanguard, has strong ties to Israeli financial networks.
“This isn’t just censorship — this is direct foreign interference on Australian soil,” said Jamie McIntyre, founder of Australian National Review and host of the summit. “No other country has tried to shut down this event. Only Israel, and its aggressive lobbying apparatus, is working overtime to silence free speech in Australia.”
Speakers say they have been bombarded with pressure from unknown and known sources, demanding they withdraw from the event — using fear tactics, veiled threats, and moral condemnation under the pretext of “preventing hate speech.” However, many argue that the real reason for the interference is the event’s planned discussions around media manipulation, foreign influence, censorship, and Israel’s role in global geopolitics.
“The idea that a foreign nation is telling Australians who we can or cannot hear from, and demanding an Australian venue cancel an event or face consequences, should deeply disturb every citizen,” said one international speaker, who asked to remain anonymous due to the volume of harassment received.
Organisers have now relocated the event to a secure, undisclosed location on the Gold Coast to protect the integrity of the summit and ensure speakers and attendees are not further targeted.
“This will not silence us,” McIntyre said. “In fact, it proves exactly why we need this summit more than ever. If Israel is so threatened by free speech, then that should raise alarm bells about its real agenda. The Australian people have a right to hear these voices. This is our country, not theirs.”
Critics are calling on the Australian government to investigate the extent of foreign lobbying influence behind the scenes, and whether the cancellation of the event by a major venue was influenced by external state actors in violation of Australian sovereignty and democratic principles.
What’s at stake is more than just one summit. It’s the question of whether Australians are still free to speak — or whether powerful foreign entities can dictate what we’re allowed to say, hear, or believe.
The Free Speech Summit and the Independent Media Awards will still go ahead as scheduled, with thousands expected to attend in person and virtually. The exact location will be revealed privately to ticket holders and media partners for security reasons.
For updates and livestream access, visit:
http://FreeSpeechSummit.com.au
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