The government will also be opposing this motion by Senator Faruqi. Another day, another stunt by the Greens, who only seek to politicise this issue for political gain. Senator CHISHOLM (Queensland—Assistant Minister for Education, Assistant Minister for Regional...
We all want this conflict to end as soon as possible. We all want to see civilian casualties minimised. Hamas could have surrendered at any point. They could have released the hostages—those innocent civilian hostages—at any point. But once again we see the Greens...
We need to debate this motion to restore UNRWA’s funding by this government, because there are people in Palestine who are suffering. They are fighting for their survival. Make no mistake, people will not forgive and forget this suspension of funding. People...
In terms of a major ground offensive in Rafah, which is a place of refuge for large numbers of Palestinian refugees, we have been clear. We say to Israel: do not go down this path. Australia has a respected voice in this part of the world, and one way we maintain and...
You spoke very passionately about the rise and the unacceptable incidents of antisemitism that we see in our country today. It is endemic and it is shameful. You had the courage to stand up, consistent with your long-held values, to call that out, to be a friend of...
