Our relationship with Israel and the Jewish people is so strong, so well rounded and so developed. We should not compromise that because Labor has some people within it who want to change the course of Australian history. Full speech Mr HAWKE (Mitchell) (12:31): I...
The decision that the current government made recently was badly executed. It was fundamentally wrong. The coalition has no hesitation in calling on the government to reverse it. Full speech Mr FLETCHER (Bradfield—Manager of Opposition Business) (12:20): I am very...
It’s time for the Albanese government to reverse their decision. If they don’t, then the next coalition government will. Australia should not be making foreign policy in such a chaotic way, particularly when that policy alienates longstanding allies like...
The second fact here is that it isn’t our role to choose the capital of another nation. I can’t think of any other example where Australia would seek to impose its selection of a capital city on another country or jurisdiction, so I think it important that...
Having worked in the foreign affairs, defence and trade area of this parliament for most of my time here, I’m acutely aware of how our statements and actions can influence the attitudes and the trust of parties that we seek to treat as friends and allies and can...
