David Shoebridge (NSW, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Minister Wong. The UK recently cancelled 30 military exports permits to the State of Israel, including the direct transfer of F-35 fighter jet parts, because this equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law. United Nations experts, back in February, specifically urged Australia to immediately halt arms transfers to Israel, with the UN Human Rights Council making clear that this includes 'direct and indirect transfer or sale of arms, munitions, parts, components and dual use items'.

The Albanese government currently has 66 military exports permits active with the State of Israel and over 70 companies pumping out parts into the F-35 global supply chain. Why hasn't the Albanese government followed suit and cancelled these permits in relation to Israel?