Australia's Parliament resumed for the first time since the Labor Party's historic majority win, but the session was overshadowed by large pro-Palestinian protests both inside and outside Parliament House.
Demonstrators and some lawmakers demanded the government impose sanctions on Israel in response to the rising Palestinian death toll in Gaza. The Albanese government joined over two dozen countries in condemning Israel's actions and calling for an immediate end to the war and improved humanitarian aid access. The protests led to heightened security, with several activists detained after disrupting parliamentary proceedings.
The events highlight growing public and political pressure on the Australian government to take a stronger stance against Israel's military actions in Gaza.
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