Senator Mehreen Faruqi – condemned the silencing of Palestinian human rights concerns in parliament and highlighted the ordeal of Mohammed El Halabi

Dec 1, 2021

Israeli authorities continue to persecute and oppress Palestinian people. Settlement and occupation continues. Violence continues. The Gaza blockade continues. Homes continue to be demolished. Palestinians are routinely subjected to dispossession, violence, forcible...

Senator Carol Brown – voicing support for a bill that establishes a new taxation treaty between Australia and Israel

Nov 14, 2019

Labor supports this convention and this legislation. This convention will ensure a more productive and cooperative bilateral investment environment between Australia and Israel. Full speech Senator CAROL BROWN (Tasmania) (13:04): The Treasury Laws Amendment...

Senator Jonathon Duniam – voicing support for a bill that establishes a new taxation treaty between Australia and Israel

Nov 14, 2019

The new treaty is the first of its kind between Australia and Israel and will provide an avenue to support closer linkages between Australia and Israel. It will also create new opportunities for businesses in both countries—which is a good thing—particularly in the...

Josh Burns MP – speech in support of a bill that establishes a new taxation treaty between Australia and Israel which will increase economic cooperation between the two countries

Oct 24, 2019

This bill shows that there is much to be gained by having a productive relationship. There is much to be gained by working together with the Israelis…In the meantime we on the Labor side of the House support this bill, because it enables further and greater...

Stephen Jones MP – sought to move a bill in support of a taxation convention that further develops Australia’s long-standing relationship with Israel

Oct 24, 2019

The convention will support new trading opportunities for Australian businesses by reducing withholding taxes, helping to create a more favourable bilateral investment environment between Australia and Israel. Full speech Mr STEPHEN JONES (Whitlam) (11:08): I move:...