On a different note, may I also bring to the attention of this chamber something that is very difficult for so many. That is the conflict in Israel and Gaza. I have met with members of the Jewish community and also members of the Muslim community, and these...
We know that, as the Israel-Hamas war continues, instances of antisemitism, along with Islamophobia, are rising in Australia. There has been verbal abuse on streets, alleged assaults and death threats, leaving communities distressed and fearful. Children are...
I also note that the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has caused incredible angst amongst many in our Jewish and Muslim communities. Symbols of hate have been used to intimidate and harass. We must call this behaviour out. We must, in this place—as...
I listened to the last speaker. Much as I greatly revere and honour her point of view, you stand back here and you say 1,200 people were murdered—there is no other word for it—in cold blood in Israel. If I was Israeli, there would be one thing that I would do...
The Albanese Labor government is placing the safety of Australians and the security of our nation at risk by giving temporary protection visas to more than 860 Palestinians. For almost 20 years, Palestinians in Gaza have supported Hamas and their terrorist regime....
