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…
Details5 December 2023 The abject failure of the Albanese Government to adequately condemn and deter antisemitism in Australia has led to Israel raising its travel warnings against Australia. The Israeli Government’s decision to upgrade travel advice for Australia from “No Threat” to a “Potential Threat” for Jewish peoples and Israeli citizens is a shameful reflection…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development 31 October 2023 South Australian sporting and community organisations are waiting a hell of a long time for the Albanese Government to deliver on its community infrastructure election commitments, with 85 per cent of funding promised by…
DetailsJoint media release: Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security 20 October 2023 The Government’s release of its decision not to cancel the Port of Darwin lease, without standing up and explaining the decision, is an appalling display of weak leadership by the Prime…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Dean Smith, Shadow Assistane Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury 18 October 2023 Today Prime Minister Albanese revealed that he is prepared to put the interests of arrogant and greedy corporates like Qantas ahead of the interests…
DetailsJoint statement: The Hon Peter Dutton, Leader of the Opposition 11 October 2023 The Coalition welcomes the release and safe return back to Australia of Ms Cheng Lei. Ms Cheng’s release and return home to her children and partner Nick Coyle will be a moment of great relief and joy to them. We thank all…
DetailsJoint media release: Kevin Hogan MP, Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Hon Kevin Hogan MP said the Albanese Government should have moved earlier on extending the 35% customs tariff on Russia and Belarus. “I called on the Government to do this more than a month ago, saying…
DetailsJoint media release: The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence 16 September 2023 Two years ago, the Coalition government struck the AUKUS deal alongside our close partners, the United States and the United Kingdom. It was an historic moment for Australia, forging the pathway to acquiring nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian…
DetailsJoint media release: Shadow Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Claire Chandler 13 September 2023 The Iranian-Australian community will be devastated at the Government’s refusal to accept or implement the majority of the 12 recommendations of the Senate inquiry on human rights implications of recent violence in Iran. The diaspora community has waited…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator Claire Chandler, Shadow Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs 12 September 2023 The Federal Opposition stands with the Iranian-Australian community as the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini and the Women, Life, Freedom movement approaches this Saturday 16 September. Over the last 12 months we have sat with and…
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