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Israeli/Palestinian Resolution – ALP National Conference, SENATOR PENNY WONG, 18 December 2018

I move this motion – but the text is the work of many. I want to acknowledge that the conflict between Israel and Palestine is an issue of great importance to many in our Party. It is of great importance because Labor is a friend of Israel. I am a friend of Israel. It is…

Conference Calls On Labor To Recognise The State Of Palestine – ALP National Conference, Tony Burke MP, 18 December 2018

As Penny said, this resolution is the product of many more people than Penny and myself. I want to specifically acknowledge the consultation with Richard Marles and long standing work of Wendy Turner. In previous conferences we have had resolutions that went forever. Every possible view and recent event would find its way into the…