But, as we celebrate the modern-day achievements of our friend and ally and the many Australians who hold deep connections to Israel, it behoves us to understand their history and contemplate the adversity through which they have come, so that we can better support...
Since 1948, we’ve continued to see pervasive human rights abuses committed against Palestinian people. These abuses affect every aspect of their lives. Now we’re seeing Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu actively undermining a two-state solution that...
Now, after decades of conflict and oppression, the Trump proposals would further restrict Palestinians to a series of enclaves totally surrounded by Israeli land with no borders with the outside world or control over its air space or water. No reasonable person would...
Questioned the Governor-General’s travel itinerary which combined commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz and a visit to President Abbas. I will move to His Excellency’s visit to Israel to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, which...
Questioned the Australian government’s position that the International Criminal Court does not have jurisdiction to consider allegations of war crimes in the Palestinian Territories. I understand from your answers that, put very simply—you’ll say it much...