Mr CHRIS MINNS (Kogarah—Premier) (12:06): The New South Wales Government clearly and unequivocally condemns the acts of violence and hatred conducted by members of Hamas on citizens of Israel. This is an abhorrent attack on Israeli citizens. It is indiscriminate, with civilians being targeted, killed and murdered and many being taken hostage. The position of the Government…
The ITUC utterly condemns attacks on civilians, with hundreds believed to have been killed already, many more injured and others kidnapped. This latest outbreak of violence risks spiralling into all-out war, with devastating consequences for Israelis and Palestinians and for the region as well. Extremist rhetoric will only worsen the conflict, costing yet more lives…
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she has raised “alarming trends” in Israel’s democracy with its government, as protests against a controversial overhaul of the country’s courts continue. Tens of thousands of Israelis took part in nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, the 30th consecutive weekend they have vented their anger over the reforms, which would remove the…
Joint statement with: The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by recent events in Israel and the West Bank which further reduce the prospects…
That State conference resolves to congratulate Prime Minister Albanese and Foreign Minister Wong on the restoration of aid to the Palestinian people and the shifting of Australia’s vote at the UN on matters relating to Israel’s occupation of Palestine. That State Conference re-affirms the resolution carried at the 2018 and 2021 national conferences, and supports…
This State Conference congratulates Prime Minister Albanese and Foreign Minister Wong on the restoration of aid to the Palestinian people and the shifting of Australia’s vote at the UN on matters relating to Israel’s occupation of Palestine. In view of the rapidly deteriorating conditions of prospects for peace, the tragic escalating loss of life exacerbated…
As Israel prepares to celebrate 75 years since its foundation, Australia reaffirms our close and enduring friendship with the Israeli people. Australia was one of the first countries to vote in favour of the UN resolution that led to Israel’s creation. Yom Ha’atzmaut sameach!
Event at the Parliament of Australia on 29 November 2022 to mark 75 years since Australia and H V “Doc” Evatt voted in favour of partition and the creation of the State of Israel at the General Assembly of the United Nations. Robert Magid OAM, Hon. Richard Marles MHR, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Ruth…
On November 29, 1947 the United Nations General Assembly voted, by 33 votes to 13, with 10 countries abstaining and one absent, to approve a plan to partition the territory known as Mandatory Palestine into two states, one Jewish and one Arab. One of the leading architects of the plan was Australia’s Dr H V…