Australia is a long-standing strong supporter of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestine conflict, and we urge all parties to return to negotiations towards an enduring peace.
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Senator RUSTON (South Australia—Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) (16:05): I seek leave to make a short statement.
The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute
Senator RUSTON: In line with the government’s long-standing view, motions that cannot be debated or amended should not deal with complex foreign policy matters. Australia is a long-standing strong supporter of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestine conflict, and we urge all parties to return to negotiations towards an enduring peace. Australia condemns terrorists and terrorist organisations and supports a peace process by Israel and a future Palestine state existing side by side in peace and security within internationally recognised borders.