I just wish to point out that all members of the Palestinian Legislative Council are now into their 11th year of a four-year term. Full speech Senator LEYONHJELM (New South Wales) (16:21): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one...
The Senate should not consider and vote on foreign policy motions of this kind without the ability to have a full debate given they involve serious and substantial issues. Full speech Senator McGRATH (Queensland—Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) (16:21): I...
Jerusalem is the home of the Israeli government and the capital of Israel. It is about time Australia accepted this and followed the courageous steps taken by the President of the United States. Full speech Senator McGRATH (Queensland—Assistant Minister to the Prime...
Questioned when elections were last held in Palestine, Australian aid to Palestine and the definition of Palestinian refugees. When was the last time that people under the rule of the Palestinian authority were given the benefit of an election to determine their...
Questioned why Australia voted against a UN resolution on Gaza and drew attention to the location of the Israeli parliament being in Jerusalem. For the record, could you update the committee on the reasons why Australia voted against that motion, in terms of the bias...