Nova Peris
Nova Peris is an Australian Olympic medallist and former Labor senator known for her advocacy on Indigenous issues and her outspoken support for Israel. Recently, she made headlines by sharing her experiences from Tel Aviv during escalating tensions in the Middle East, describing the situation as 'extremely frightening and distressing' while being with a group of Australians.
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Recent news mentions
Nova Peris can’t be cancelled, despite anti-Islam posts.
Nova Peris can’t be cancelled, despite anti-Islam posts
Australia· 2025-08-03
Peris has become a prominent defender of Israel during its war in Gaza and a voice against antisemitism in Australia.
Hockey Australia stands by Peris as more anti-Islam re-posts emergeAustralia· 2025-07-30
Nova Peris was nominated and elected as a Hockey Australia director amidst controversy over her social media activity.
Nova Peris’ anti-Muslim post casts shadow over election to Olympic sport boardAustralia· 2025-07-27
Australian Olympic medallist and former Labor senator Nova Peris posted on social media from Tel Aviv, calling the experience 'extremely frightening and distressing'.
Iran strikes back at Israel as crisis grows in Middle East over nuclear threatAustralia· 2025-06-14
