Graham Perrett MP – tabling a petition calling on the House of Representatives to recognise the State of Palestine

Sep 12, 2018

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...

Julie Bishop MP – responding to the petition presented by Vasta calling for recognition of the State of Palestine

Aug 14, 2017

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...

Ross Vasta MP – presenting a petition on Palestine on behalf of the Standing Committee on Petitions

Feb 13, 2017

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...

Andrew Wilkie MP – spoke about “rethinking our approach” to Palestine

Nov 26, 2015

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...

Petition – calling for recognition of the State of Palestine (signed by 10 citizens)

Nov 23, 2015

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...