Gaza

The genocide in Gaza continues to be a devastating humanitarian catastrophe.  

I support Australia’s recognition of Palestine as an independent and sovereign state.  

Australia must build on the current momentum and its longstanding commitment to support a two-state solution, to protect the lives and livelihoods of Israelis and Palestinians.  

I supported the calls made by the Australian Government in a joint statement with 29 other countries on 21 July 2025, stating, “a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now.”   

During the first sitting week of the 48th Parliament I spoke publicly on the situation in Gaza and stood with Medecins Sans Frontieres, supporting the petition to the Australian Government, to demand action to protect lives, stop weaponising aid and lift the siege in Gaza.  

It’s clear that international humanitarian law is being breached, and Australia must do everything in its power to stop Israel from using starvation as a tool of war.   

As I have done since first addressing this conflict, I also call on the terrorist organisation, Hamas, to immediately release all remaining hostages, who have endured unimaginable suffering.    

I have spoken and met with many constituents, advocates and concerned community groups and have passed on their messages to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, including our distress and anxiety over the continued blockage of aid into Gaza, the escalating humanitarian crisis, and the lack of viable medical facilities or functioning hospitals.   

As a country, we must play our part in upholding international law and hold tightly to the democratic values that underpin our national identity and enable diverse communities to live peacefully together as Australians.