Sam Rae MP – in support of the Prime Minister’s motion

Similarly, I am also thinking of the innocent Palestinians during this unfolding disaster. The loss of any civilian life in conflict like this is a tragedy, as is the suffering endured by people as a result of the developing humanitarian situation. We must be very...

Senator Helen Polley – in support of Senator Wong’s motion

Australia’s principled position in all contexts is to call for peace, for the protection of civilian lives and for the observance of international humanitarian law. I concur with US President Biden—that rules of engagement must be upheld, and peace must not be...

Senator Raff Ciccone – in support of Senator Wong’s motion

I also want to touch on some of the political commentary that I’ve read following this horrific terrorist attack. Instead of unequivocally condemning this blatant act of terrorism—the firing of rockets on civilians and the seizure of civilian hostages, including...