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Sarah Basford Canales<\/p>\nFaruqi says ‘we warned you all’ as Greens move motion on GazaSarah Basford Canales<\/p>\n
Over in the Senate, the Greens are moving a motion for a matter of public urgency on Gaza.<\/p>\n
The Greens senator Nick McKim moves the motion, which reads:<\/p>\n
That the risk of mass death from starvation in Gaza, with millions of Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger, is a result of Israel\u2019s aid blockade, and that it is critical the Australian government intensify its efforts \u2013 including diplomatic and economic measures \u2013 to pressure the Israeli government to open all border crossings and allow the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n
First up to speak is Mehreen Faruqi. She says:<\/p>\n
It is brutal, it is inhumane and it is savage. We warned you all from the very beginning that this is where we will end up \u2026 but you flocked to defend Israel knowing they have long been killing, arresting, torturing and permanently injuring Palestinians for decades. Labor MPs, including members of this chamber, flocked to Israel for photo opportunities with genocidal Israeli soldiers \u2026<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.58 EDT<\/p>\n Key events<\/p>\n Show key events only<\/p>\n Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/p>\n Labor to move amendment to Greens\u2019 Gaza motion<\/p>\n The Labor senator Tim Ayres has spoken on the Greens\u2019 urgency motion, largely repeating comments made by the prime minister and foreign affairs minister previously.<\/p>\n Ayres starts out by outlining the government\u2019s position:<\/p>\n The position of the Australian government is very clear: every innocent life matters. We reiterate our call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the release of all of the remaining hostages. The government remains unequivocal in our condemnation of Hamas and its ongoing acts of terror. Gaza is in the grip of a humanitarian catastrophe. Israel\u2019s denial of aid and the killing of civilians, including children seeking access to water and food, is indefensible. We call on Israel to comply immediately with its obligations under international law.<\/p>\n Labor will move an amendment proposing to tweak some of the wording. It proposes the following statement:<\/p>\n Israel\u2019s aid blockade, which risks mass death from starvation in Gaza and millions of Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger, is a breach of international law.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a003.22 EDT<\/p>\n Cash \u2018saddened\u2019 about Gaza but Coalition won\u2019t support Greens motion<\/p>\n Following Mehreen Faruqi\u2019s speech on the motion to urge the Albanese government to do more to pressure the Israeli government to \u201copen all border crossings and allow the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid\u201d, the opposition Senate leader, Michaelia Cash, is ready to speak.<\/p>\n Cash says the opposition will not be supporting the motion but says:<\/p>\n Nobody wants to see the suffering of people in Gaza, and we are saddened and shocked like everybody at the loss of life in Gaza \u2026<\/p>\n The remainder of the speech centres heavily on Palestinian militant group Hamas rather than the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has left much of Gaza\u2019s population in starvation.<\/p>\n She says:<\/p>\n The Greens never seem to want to actually admit that the blame for this war lies squarely at the feet of the militant terrorist organisation Hamas. The Coalition, on the other hand, fundamentally believes that the moral responsibility for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is squarely on the terrorist group Hamas.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a003.21 EDT<\/p>\n Chair of parliament\u2019s pro-Israel caucus has concerns about Australia\u2019s \u2018willingness\u2019 to recognise a Palestinian state<\/p>\n Andrew Wallace says a pro-Israel caucus has concerns around the Albanese government\u2019s \u201cwillingness\u201d to recognise a Palestinian state.<\/p>\n The Liberal MP and chair of the Australia Israel Allies Caucus told the ABC a short time ago that the Coalition favoured a two-state, negotiated process between Israel and Palestinians \u201cand we think that any attempt to try to bring unilaterally the recognition of a Palestinian state forward is really just rewarding Hamas for the attacks that it perpetrated on Israel on 7 October 2023\u201d.<\/p>\n He said Australia did not have to follow in the UK\u2019s footsteps:<\/p>\n The war could be over today if Hamas was to lay down its weapons, surrender, return the current 50 or so hostages that are still being held. Now to be talking about a Palestinian state at this point in time is still too early and it has to be done through a negotiated process.<\/p>\n Just because the United Kingdom lands on a certain position doesn\u2019t mean that Australia has to either.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a003.13 EDT<\/p>\n There\u2019s no role for Hamas in a potential Palestinian state, Chalmers says<\/p>\n Jim Chalmers says Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong are \u201cmaking sure that there\u2019s no role for Hamas\u201d in a potential Palestinian state.<\/p>\n The treasurer told the ABC a short time ago that he did not pay heed to Michaelia Cash\u2019s comments that a Palestinian state should come only once peace had been reached in Gaza and was akin to a reward for Hamas.<\/p>\n \u201cClearly an obstacle is \u2026 making sure that there\u2019s no role for Hamas,\u201d he said of plans around recognising a Palestinian state.<\/p>\n He said the statement released by 15 countries<\/a>, including Australia, was \u201creally, really important\u201d in that it denounced the terrorist act of 7 October, demanded a ceasefire, access for humanitarian workers and the release of the hostages, and called on countries to work towards recognition as part of progress towards a two-state solution.<\/p>\n Chalmers said:<\/p>\n From my point of view, personally and as a member of the government, there is real momentum here. That momentum, that progress, is welcome, but it\u2019s also conditional.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a003.00 EDT<\/p>\n Faruqi says ‘we warned you all’ as Greens move motion on Gaza Over in the Senate, the Greens are moving a motion for a matter of public urgency on Gaza.<\/p>\n The Greens senator Nick McKim moves the motion, which reads:<\/p>\n That the risk of mass death from starvation in Gaza, with millions of Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger, is a result of Israel\u2019s aid blockade, and that it is critical the Australian government intensify its efforts \u2013 including diplomatic and economic measures \u2013 to pressure the Israeli government to open all border crossings and allow the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n First up to speak is Mehreen Faruqi. She says:<\/p>\n It is brutal, it is inhumane and it is savage. We warned you all from the very beginning that this is where we will end up \u2026 but you flocked to defend Israel knowing they have long been killing, arresting, torturing and permanently injuring Palestinians for decades. Labor MPs, including members of this chamber, flocked to Israel for photo opportunities with genocidal Israeli soldiers \u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.58 EDT<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a clip of the Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar describing how he deals with screens and online dangers in the privacy of his own home.<\/p>\n The father of three told the National Press Club his approach is to opt for strict screen time limits and to make sure he knows what his children are viewing.<\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.56 EDT<\/p>\n New select committee to take on climate change misinformation<\/p>\n The Greens have passed an inquiry this afternoon into third-party and groups who peddle mis- and disinformation about climate and energy policy in Australia.<\/p>\n The minor party gained the support of Labor and some crossbenchers to form a new select committee into how misinformation and disinformation related to climate change and energy is \u201cfinanced, produced and disseminated\u201d.<\/p>\n The Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy will also examine the links between Australian organisations and international thinktanks and influence networks that are known to spread mis- and disinformation.<\/p>\n The final vote was 39 ayes to 28 noes. One Nation and the United Australia party senator Ralph Babet joined with the Coalition to vote against the inquiry.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.55 EDT<\/p>\n Google scraps Parliament House event amid debate on under-16s social media ban<\/p>\n Google has scrapped at the last minute a major showcase event in Parliament House on the day the Labor government decided to include YouTube in its social media ban.<\/p>\n As we reported on the weekend, the \u201cGoogle at Parliament House\u201d event was to go ahead tonight, with popular YouTube creators and Australian band the Rubens among the entertainment.<\/p>\n A large number of politicians and staffers attend the event each year. The event was being put together inside parliament\u2019s Great Hall today \u2013 passersby could hear the musicians sound-checking.<\/p>\n But in an email to attenders this afternoon, Google said the event would be postponed.<\/p>\n \u201cOut of respect for grieving families who have gathered in Parliament House today, we have decided to postpone the annual Google at Parliament House event,\u201d the email read.<\/p>\n It continued:<\/p>\n We apologise for the late notice, and appreciate your understanding. We will be in touch with a new date as soon as possible.<\/p>\n It appeared to be a reference to the families involved in the 36 Months campaign who Anthony Albanese and the communications minister, Anika Wells, met today and who had been pushing for the under-16s social media ban after their children lost their lives following issues with social media like bullying.<\/p>\n Read more here:<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.29 EDT<\/p>\n Groom among six injured in minibus crash on way to wedding<\/p>\n A groom on the way to his wedding is among six people injured in a Hunter Valley minibus collision this morning.<\/p>\n New South Wales police said the 56-year-old was with four male wedding guests when the minibus he was travelling in collided on Mount View Road and veered down an embankment shortly after 10.30.<\/p>\n The groom was seriously injured and taken by air to John Hunter hospital. A member of his wedding party was also seriously injured, the Hunter Valley district commander, Supt Steve Laksa, told reporters.<\/p>\n The four other minivan occupants were taken to the same hospital, where the male driver underwent mandatory blood and alcohol testing.<\/p>\n An investigation by crash investigators was under way.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.26 EDT<\/p>\n Brisbane Olympics swimming venues to cost taxpayers $1.2bn<\/p>\n A new national aquatic centre plus another swimming project planned for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will cost the taxpayer $1.2bn.<\/p>\n The aquatic centre \u2013 to be built in central Brisbane \u2013 will be the long-term home for four swimming sports and host 25,000 spectators during the Games.<\/p>\n The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority interim CEO, Nick Elliott, revealed the estimate at a state parliamentary estimates hearing. It also includes an upgrade of the Chandler pool, he said.<\/p>\n All games venues are to be built within a $7.1bn cap, according to the state government. Government witnesses confirmed that the figure included any debt financing through public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n The largest venue, a new stadium at Victoria Park, is budgeted to cost $3.785bn alone. A project validation report for it is due to be completed next year, Elliott said.<\/p>\n Read more here:<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.12 EDT<\/p>\n \u2018No black skivvies\u2019 in Wiggles HQ lobbying against YouTube under-16s ban<\/p>\n Management for the Wiggles have responded to the communications minister, Anika Wells, claiming she was lobbied to keep YouTube out of the under-16s social media ban by \u201cblack skivvies\u201d in Wiggles management, saying they don\u2019t wear black skivvies.<\/p>\n Wells mentioned in a press conference earlier today it wasn\u2019t individual Wiggles, but \u201cit was the black skivvies, it was Wiggles Inc, it was Wiggles management\u201d.<\/p>\n In a response provided to Guardian Australia, a Wiggles HQ spokesperson said \u201cthere are no black skivvies worn at Wiggles HQ\u201d.<\/p>\n The group was not paid by YouTube to lobby on their behalf to stay out of the ban, with Wiggles HQ stating it was providing an \u201cindependent perspective\u201d to Wells on the ban as children\u2019s content creators:<\/p>\n Video platforms like YouTube, when used to watch trusted children\u2019s programs, function differently to social media. Millions of Australian parents (including Minister Wells) and their children watch The Wiggles on YouTube much like they would on smart TVs, not as part of a social media feed.<\/p>\n Parents Mia Bannister, Robb Evans and Emma Mason watch Anika Wells and Anthony Albanese at a press conference. Photograph: Mick Tsikas\/AAPShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a002.08 EDT<\/p>\n Thank you, Krishani Dhanji. I\u2019m Daisy Dumas, here to keep you company for the remainder of the afternoon. Let\u2019s get going.<\/p>\n Share<\/a> A big thanks for following along on the blog with me today, I\u2019ll leave you with the lovely Daisy Dumas for the rest of the afternoon.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll see you here first thing tomorrow morning \u2013 with plenty of caffeine in hand!<\/p>\n Share<\/a> Hanson-Young says government must legislate a duty of care for big tech<\/p>\n It\u2019s \u201cdelulu\u201d to believe big tech companies will do the right thing about the government\u2019s under-16s social media ban without being legally required to, the Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says.<\/p>\n At a press conference shortly before question time, the Greens\u2019 communications spokesperson urged the federal government to legislate a duty of care for social media companies, noting users could still view content on social media sites without logging in.<\/p>\n The idea that there\u2019s going to be two classes of safety is ridiculous. The companies need to be legally held responsible. So the first thing is a duty of care, requiring these companies to uphold a duty of care to their customers, to their users.<\/p>\n The second thing is to make sure they\u2019re licensed so that that duty of care is enforceable. Just hoping that these big social media companies will do the right thing is delusional. It\u2019s delulu to think that Google will just do the right thing. They need to be forced to do it.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a001.46 EDT<\/p>\n Tl;dr: here\u2019s what we learned in question time today<\/p>\n Before question time could properly start, a small group of protesters<\/a> were shouting \u201csanction Israel now\u201d up in the public gallery. They were promptly escorted out by security.<\/p>\n The opposition started again on bulk-billing rates<\/a> today, but then put several questions to Chris Bowen on energy prices increasing<\/a>. He said the latest inflation data shows energy inflation has started going down \u2013 which didn\u2019t satisfy those on the opposite side of the chamber, who argue that households are still paying huge bills.<\/p>\n Tony Burke provided an update to the house on the work of police investigating the arson attack on the Adass Israel synagogue<\/a> in Melbourne, which happened in December last year.<\/p>\n And Dai Le asked why the government hasn\u2019t yet scrapped or amended the Job-ready Graduates scheme<\/a> \u2013 the government wouldn\u2019t say.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a001.49 EDT<\/p>\n NSW MP Gareth Ward taken into custody to await sentencing The disgraced New South Wales MP Gareth Ward has been remanded in custody to await sentencing after he was convicted last week for serious sex offences involving two young men.<\/p>\n Justice Kara Shead said she was \u201cunpersuaded\u201d that Ward, because of his profile or disabilities, cannot be managed in a custodial setting.<\/p>\n The MP for Kiama, aged 43, had been permitted to remain on bail after last week\u2019s verdict under strict bail conditions requiring him to remain at either his residence on the south coast or his flat in Sydney.<\/p>\n The prosecutor, Monika Knowles, applied to the NSW district court today to have Ward jailed, noting that due to the seriousness of the crimes that Ward has been convicted of there was virtually no chance he would avoid a custodial sentence when sentencing took place.<\/p>\n On Friday a jury found Ward guilty of three counts of indecent assault and one count of sexual intercourse without consent. The lesser convictions carry a maximum penalty of five years and the more serious rape conviction a maximum penalty of 14 years.<\/p>\n Ward\u2019s barrister, Edward Anderson, had argued Ward was at particular risk due to his high profile as a politician.<\/p>\n He also expressed concern about whether his visual impairment due to his albinism would put him at risk. Ward is close to legally blind and requires technological support to read and write.<\/p>\n Shead said there were procedures in place to ensure that his devices could be required.<\/p>\n Ward is due to be sentenced on 19 September.<\/p>\n Gareth Ward arrives at the Darlinghurst courthouse. 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