When the United States withdrew from the HRC in Jun 2018, Australia expressed our disappointment. Australia shares many of the concerns held by the US about the UNHRC, particularly its anti-Israel bias, and we have consistently supported efforts to address other...
The Government does not recognise a ‘State of Palestine’. An independent Palestinian state can only emerge from a negotiated two-state settlement. Unilateral recognition will not resolve outstanding issues or create the conditions for enduring stability....
The petition requests the House to ‘recognise the state of Palestine because, if the House is genuinely committed to a lasting two-state solution and advancing peace in the Middle East and beyond, then it must formally recognise the state of Palestine to ensure...
We firmly believe that an independent Palestinian state can only emerge from a directly negotiated agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. Full speech Dear Mr Vasta Thank you for your letter of 13 February 2017 regarding the petition to formally recognise the...
We therefore ask the House to do all in its power to: do all in its power to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Full petition To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives This petition of citizens and residents of Australia draws...
