Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I would refer Senator Di Natale to the observations made by both the Prime Minister and me earlier this morning. There is a clear, clear blockage, if you like, in progress in terms of the peace process and movement towards a two-state solution. The opportunity for Australia to have a sensible and intelligent discussion about some of these key policy issues is a very important one.

The Prime Minister has indicated that, in terms of the upcoming vote in the United Nations in relation to the Group of 77. In terms of the other matters that the Leader of the Government in the Senate raised—the matter of the arguments that have been put forward by our former ambassador to Israel, Mr Sharma—they have been discussed. Further engagement with Israel on defence and security matters, and reviewing, without prejudice, our approach to the joint comprehensive plan of action— (Time expired)