Aboriginal Activist Fails in Bid to Get Hamas Delisted as Terror Group

Robbie Thorpe cited a 1950s legal challenge from the Australian Communist Party in his arguments for de-listing Hamas.

A general view of the High Court of Australia in Canberra, Australia, on Nov. 5, 2020. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

An Aboriginal activist has lost an attempt to revoke Hamas’ designation as a terrorist organisation under Australian law.

Robbie Thorpe, the uncle of Senator Lidia Thorpe, brought the case to the Federal Court of Australia following an unsuccessful appeal to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.