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...
Palestine is another area where we need to rethink our approach, because the situation for the Palestinian people is inarguably dire as Israel continues to illegally development settlements in Palestinian territory. Former Foreign Minister Bob Carr has acknowledged...
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem now extends to 48 years and the relentless expansion of settlements calls into question the sincerity of Israel’s negotiating position. We therefore ask the House to do all in its power to...