Senate passes strongest motion yet on Gaza
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Lines attributable to Senator Faruqi: "Words won’t feed people, but with this motion, Labor’s hand will be forced to implement sanctions. The parliament’s support for this Greens motion puts it on the record that Israel is breaching international law and that the Australian Government must act. "There is a legal obligation to prevent genocide, and from today’s vote, Labor can no longer pretend that they did not know.
"This is a direct result of community and Greens pressure. For almost two years, voices for peace including the Greens have been attacked and maligned by the Government but today is vindication that they are starting to open their eyes to stopping the genocide and the forced starvation of Palestinians. "Finally, Parliament is starting to pressure Israel to stop its genocide.
After 21 months, Parliament is finding its heart, but Labor’s courage on sanctions is still missing. "This is just a start. The Greens will continue to hold the Government to account to ensure that their support for this motion today translates to genuine action – including the economic sanctions needed to end the blockade.
"The only blocker to sanctioning Israel is Labor. The Greens will continue our pressure, continue to hold Labor to account, and to ensure that Parliament’s vote for this motion today translates into genuine action." MEDIA CONTACT Lauren Skinner - 0474 437 111 Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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