Senate debates Petitions

International Court of Justice


Mehreen Faruqi

Mehreen Faruqi NSW, Australian Greens

6:26 pm

I seek leave to table a non-conforming petition of over 32,000 signatures urging Australia to stand against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Bridget McKenzie

Bridget McKenzie Victoria, National Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development

The precedence in the chamber is that party leaders take precedence, not that it goes one side or the other when a party leader is on their feet. I'm seeking leave to make a short statement.

Jess Walsh

Jess Walsh Victoria, Australian Labor Party

I took a decision to share the call across the chamber, and Senator Faruqi is seeking leave. I understand that you want to seek leave as well. Senator Faruqi, you sought leave to table a petition. Is leave granted?

Leave granted.

Mehreen Faruqi

Mehreen Faruqi NSW, Australian Greens

I table a petition of over 32,000 signatures urging Australia to stand against Israel in the International Court of Justice.