Slade Brockman (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Senator McKim has submitted a proposal, under standing order 75, today, which has been circulated and is shown on the Dynamic Red:

That the risk of mass death from starvation in Gaza, with millions of Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger, is a result of Israel's aid blockade, and that it is critical the Australian Government intensify its efforts—including diplomatic and economic measures—to pressure the Israeli Government to open all border crossings and allow the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid."

Is consideration of the proposal supported?

M ore than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in line with informal arrangements made by the whips.