Senate debates

Thursday, 6 February 2025

Questions without Notice

United States of America

2:51 pm

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

I would have thought recognition conditions might be something you'd be interested in, Senator. Hamas must release all hostages, and issues such as Jerusalem and the final territory of a Palestinian state should be defined through negotiations.

We have taken a principled position throughout this conflict. People in this chamber may not—

An honourable senator interjecting—

Well, Senator, we have taken a principled position. People in this chamber may not agree with the position we have taken, but it is a position of principle, and it is consistent.

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