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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsHuman 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…
DetailsJoint 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.…
DetailsThe 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…
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