Senator Mehreen Faruqi – tabling a petition urging Australia to stand against Israel in the ICJ

photo of Senator Mehreen Faruqi
February 7, 2024

I table a petition of over 32,000 signatures urging Australia to stand against Israel in the International Court of Justice.

Senator FARUQI (New South Wales) (18:26): I seek leave to table a non-conforming petition of over 32,000 signatures urging Australia to stand against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT ( Senator Walsh ): Senator McKenzie?

Senator McKenzie: The precedence in the chamber is that party leaders take precedence, not that it goes one side or the other when a party leader is on their feet. I’m seeking leave to make a short statement.

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT: I took a decision to share the call across the chamber, and Senator Faruqi is seeking leave. I understand that you want to seek leave as well. Senator Faruqi, you sought leave to table a petition. Is leave granted?

Leave granted.

Senator FARUQI: I table a petition of over 32,000 signatures urging Australia to stand against Israel in the International Court of Justice.

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