Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I want to make clear I unequivocally condemn what we saw last night in Sydney. The intimidation, violence and destruction of property is unacceptable in this country. We know that these actions are designed to incite and create fear, and they cannot be tolerated. I say again, as I've said many times: there is no place for antisemitism in this country. I have always stood against antisemitism, I have always stood against prejudice, and I'll always stand for a country in which the diversity of the Australian community are and feel safe.

Now I'm asked about a separate issue, which is: why we voted the way we did at the UN General Assembly. We use our vote in the UN system to do what we can to work with others to progress the cause of peace. The vote is consistent with the priority we place on building momentum towards a two-state solution, which previously had bipartisan support.