It is regrettable that we have seen the activists encourage so many students to participate in these School Strike 4 Palestine events. This is deeply regrettable and only causes further division in our community. Last week on the streets of Melbourne and Sydney we saw...
It is at this vital moment that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to a two-state solution to this conflict in the Middle East. We must repeatedly reaffirm the right of all Palestinian and all Israeli people to live in safety, within recognised borders and...
Instead of backing the invasion, Australia should be part of an international push for peace and de-escalation. That means a lasting ceasefire, an end to the invasion of Gaza, the release of hostages and political prisoners, an end to the illegal settlement and...
The price tag of Israel’s right to defend itself cannot be the destruction of Palestine. Israel’s right to defend its civilians cannot equate to the annihilation of Palestinian civilians. I hereby call for an immediate ceasefire to come into effect,...
We are in times of need. We need to reach out to each other now. We need to stand up against antisemitism, against Islamophobia and against racism. We need to consider our words and actions carefully. Ms SPENDER (Wentworth) (15:58): Today is the International Day for...
