Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

The Greens political party have, for more than two years, spread misinformation about Australia's position and actions. The Australian government did in fact issue a statement objecting to Israel's actions. We did so at the UN Security Council meeting on 20 January. I note that the Greens political party have ignored this, just as they have ignored all statements that we have made with partners calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid. The Greens political party seek to provoke anger by saying that statements are 'words'. Then they try to provoke anger by saying that there aren't enough statements. I think everyone understands the approach that is being taken.