Senate debates Questions without Notice

Middle East


Penny Wong

Penny Wong SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs

2:21 pm

First, Senator, I have been very clear. While we argue for international law and the protection of civilians, you make a number of assertions which are ultimately questions for international tribunals. What I would say to you is that the use of that kind of language in this debate, I do think, is divisive and inflammatory. I would say to you that the reason we are advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, the reason we are advocating—

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