Australia and Israel have so much in common. We share a great democratic tradition, and it is vital that we support these democratic traditions and support freedom in the Middle East, whether for Arabs, Jews or Christians. I think it is very important as well that we...
The coalition has never supported and will not support any attempt in the United Nations, other fora or elsewhere that results in Israel’s international isolation and that is the purpose of this BDS campaign. Full speech Ms JULIE BISHOP (Curtin—Deputy Leader of...
Questioned the total value and selection process for scholarships awarded to Palestinian students to study Law in Australia. There is an article, again in September, talking about scholarships that have been given to 50 students from Palestine to come here to study...
Questioned whether the Foreign Minister had corresponded with the Prime Minister about UN votes regarding Palestine. But there has been considerable media discussion about this matter and an allegation that the foreign minister is taking one view in relation to the...
Questioned Australia’s position on the Gaza aid flotillas and consular assistance provided to Australians involved. Senator KROGER: I will go to Israel for a moment. Can you confirm I am right in presuming that the Australian government condemns the Gaza aid...