Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) | Hansard source

Thank you, Mr Speaker. That is the first point I'd make. The second point I'd make in terms of social harmony is that it is important we take the temperature down in this debate, not seek to inflame it. We just had a question earlier about some of the activity that I condemn. I condemn unequivocally the use of the phrase 'from the river to the sea' because it speaks about a single state. The fact is that the government's position is very clear: we support a two-state solution. Last week in the Senate we moved an amendment to a motion, which then would have said this: 'The need for the Senate to recognise the State of Palestine as part of a peace process in support of a two-state solution and a just and enduring peace.'

Our position is clear: we support the proposal by President Biden and the United States for a peaceful resolution. We support hostages being released. We support civilians being protected. We continue to call for increased humanitarian aid. We continue to argue that every single innocent life matters, whether Israeli or Palestinian. By her own actions, Senator Payman has placed herself outside the privilege that comes with participating in the federal parliamentary Labor Party caucus, and I informed her of that yesterday.

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