This motion is another attention-seeking stunt from the Greens political party, a party that has consistently vilified Israel and voted against condemning Hamas. For the past 40 days, since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel that killed the largest number of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust, the Greens have voted against, spoken against, walked out on or sought to drown out through chants every opportunity they’ve had to condemn the Hamas attack and to support Israel’s right to defend itself and its citizens from terrorism, kidnapping and ongoing missile attacks.
Senator DUNIAM (Tasmania—Deputy Manager of Opposition Business) (15:38): I seek leave to make a short statement.
The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute.
Senator DUNIAM: This motion is another attention-seeking stunt from the Greens political party, a party that has consistently vilified Israel and voted against condemning Hamas. For the past 40 days, since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel that killed the largest number of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust, the Greens have voted against, spoken against, walked out on or sought to drown out through chants every opportunity they’ve had to condemn the Hamas attack and to support Israel’s right to defend itself and its citizens from terrorism, kidnapping and ongoing missile attacks.
Sadly, many people have died from war and conflict this year in many parts of the world. The coalition grieves for all innocent lives lost in all wars. We do not support the Greens’ posturing and ask that our opposition be recorded in Hansard.
Question agreed to.
The PRESIDENT: We will record the opposition of the opposition. I ask all senators to observe a minute’s silence.
Honourable senators having observed a minute’s silence—