QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:18): Firstly, in relation to the response to the question on the United Nations, I said in my primary answer that the UN Security Council will be discussing, later today, the rising violence against children in situations of armed conflict and that Australia will make a contribution in that debate.

What I would also say is the Greens political party consistently seeks to misrepresent the government's position and actions. The government has spoken many times about Australia's view of what is happening— Honourable senators interjecting— Senator WONG: and what has happened in Gaza and in the West Bank. We have taken action, including the sanctioning of two senior ministers in the Netanyahu government for human rights abuses, in coordination with the United Kingdom, Canada and other partners.

Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Faruqi—no, I haven't called you—and Senator Waters, Senator Faruqi asked her question with complete silence from the chamber. That same courtesy and respect will be shown to the minister.

Senator Faruqi, second supplementary?