…Senator Boswell’s repugnant association of the Greens with events in Germany in 1939. Full speech Senator BOB BROWN (Tasmania—Leader of the Australian Greens) (15:54): I seek leave to amend the motion by replacing the words after ‘condemns’...
Agreed that “Max Brenner protests may be counter-productive to the cause of peace and human rights in the Middle East’. Full speech Senator BOSWELL (Queensland) (15:53): I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 400 standing in my name...
The issue of Palestinian statehood is of major concern to many Australians; indeed, there is support for the recognition of a Palestinian state in the broader international and Australian community … The petition I tabled this evening carries the hopes of many...
The truth is that Mr Rudd wilts when it comes to opposing those in his own party and in the union movement who support this vile BDS campaign. Full speech Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (18:34): I seek leave to move a motion in...
Australia has consistently and strongly supported a negotiated two-state solution that allows a secure and independent Israel to live side by side with a secure and independent future Palestinian state. Australia continues to urge both parties to return to direct...