Australia’s Parliament resumed for the first time since the Labor Party’s historic majority win, but the session was overshadowed by large-scale pro-Palestinian protests both inside and outside Parliament House.
Demonstrators and some lawmakers called for sanctions against Israel in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, leading to chaotic scenes and several detentions. Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was formally sanctioned by the Senate for her protest action, which included holding a sign demanding government action on Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the federal government joined international allies in condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza as 'completely indefensible,' reflecting growing public and political pressure.
The events highlight deep divisions within Australian politics over the government’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict and signal increasing demands for a tougher response.
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