Topics: Parliamentary delegation in Israel; 07:20AM AEDT 13 December 2023 Peter Stefanovic: Labor MP Josh Burns has condemned calls for a cease fire in the Middle East, fearing it could trigger a repeat of October 7th. He’s been visiting the site of a Hamas massacre in Israel, the Kfar Azar kibbutz, with a bipartisan…
Topics: Joint Prime Ministers statement; Parliamentary delegation in Israel; 07:20AM AEDT 13 December 2023 Sabra Lane: A group of Australian politicians is in Israel. The Shadow Foreign Minister, Simon Birmingham, is leading the cross-party delegation, and I spoke with him a short time ago. He was in Jerusalem. Senator, do you support this statement…
Topics: Parliamentary delegation in Israel; 11:05AM ACDT 12 December 2023 Graeme Goodings: Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Birmingham is leading a cross party delegation to Israel at the moment, meeting with Palestinian and Israeli officials. He joined me earlier this morning from Tel Aviv. Senator, what is the purpose of the delegation to Israel? Simon Birmingham: Well,…
When I first travelled to Israel it was with a sense of excitement to explore a land so rich in the history of humanity. This week I have returned, with unease. Conflict, war and tragedy have never been far away for this nation established out of the horrors of the Holocaust. Yet the Hamas…
The Coalition welcomes today’s announcement of a number of important diplomatic appointments, including Australia’s next Ambassador to Ukraine. Mr Paul Lehmann brings extensive experience as a senior diplomatic representative of Australia, including experience in challenging postings. A striking gap in today’s announcement was the complete silence in Minister Wong’s statement on the question…
Human Rights Day marks one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges, on 10 December 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and today we mark its 75th anniversary. This anniversary of Human Rights Day holds particular significance at a time when conflict and political instability is occurring…
Joint release: The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Shadow Minister for International Develop and the Pacific The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence 8 December 2023 Australia – Papua New Guinea Framework Agreement The Coalition welcomes the Framework Agreement between Australia and Papua New Guinea, signed by both countries’ Prime Ministers today.…
Topics: Visit to Israel; Israel-Hamas conflict; 09:25AM AEDT 8 December 2023 Laura Jayes: Joining me now is the Shadow Foreign Minister, Simon Birmingham, who will also lead a bipartisan delegation to the region next week. He joins me live now. Good to see you. Thanks so much for your time, Senator. Simon Birmingham:…
Topics: Fourth released detainee arrested; Coalition cleaning up Labor’s mess on immigration detainees; Mark Dreyfus should apologise; PNG security deal; 04:45PM ACDT Wednesday, 6 December 2023 Greg Jennett: A fourth former immigration detainee has been charged with two criminal offences. This 45-year-old Sudanese born man was arrested and charged over failing to comply…
The Albanese Government has missed a key opportunity today to remove the stain on Australia and help restore our reputation as a safe and welcoming place for Jewish peoples. Disappointingly Prime Minister Albanese has again failed to urgently address the rise of antisemitic behaviour and the safety of Israeli and Jewish communities in Australia. Following…