
Australian Politics The Greens’ Nick McKim says inviting Isaac Herzog to Australia was 'deliberately inflammatory'
Feb 12, 2026
Nick McKim, Greens senator for Tasmania and economic justice spokesperson, discusses protests over an Israeli presidential visit and condemns heavy-handed policing. He outlines his inquiry into the 50% capital gains tax discount and its impact on housing affordability. He also talks protest laws, superannuation critiques, and balancing politics with policy.
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Invitation Escalated Social Tensions
- Nick McKim says inviting Israel's president was a "deliberately inflammatory" political choice that worsened social tensions.
- He argues the government must hold a fully independent inquiry into police treatment of peaceful protesters.
Police Response Deemed Excessive
- McKim described New South Wales police actions at protests as a "massive overreach" and compared them to recent US scenes.
- He insisted the treatment of peaceful protesters was reprehensible and unacceptable in Australia.
Demand An Independent Inquiry
- McKim urges a fully independent inquiry into police conduct and rejects self-investigation by police.
- He says the Australian people need confidence that those responsible will be held to account.
