Of course, saying that Hamas are a vile terrorist group in no way diminishes support for Palestinian statehood and a just settlement, and I acknowledge in particular the members of the opposition who’ve chosen not to play politics with this and to acknowledge...
I’m ashamed of the conduct of the people that voted against the motion in this chamber today. I never believed for a second, given the great pride and honour I have in serving in the House of Representatives of the Australian parliament, that I would ever feel a...
I wholeheartedly condemn Hamas’s acts of pure evil from a terrorist organisation. I stand with the people of Israel. The Albanese government stands with the people of Israel during this difficult period. We certainly recognise that Israel has the right to defend...
(5) calls on the Australian Government to take action to support a ceasefire and pursue peace, including an end to the occupation. Mr Bandt to move: That this House: (1) condemns war crimes perpetrated by: (a) Hamas, including the premeditated targeting of Israeli...
Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East. It’s a country that shares the values of Australia: a belief in the rule of law and democracy, and respect for human rights. It’s one of the few places in the Middle East where not only Jews but Christians...
