The Shakeup: Albo's Gaza statement, Parliament back + tinned lizard
And colleagues yelling at each other, MPs snubbing a Welcome to Country, Bob Katter nodding off — we unpack the big moments as parliament resumes for the first time since the election.
Plus, while tinned fish is having a moment online, a tinned lizard caused a different stir.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Laura Masia and AAP reporter Dominic Giannini.
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2 hours ago
- ABC News
Dan Tehan challenges Anthony Albanese's assertion Israel is breaching international law
The Coalition is demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "produce the facts", challenging his assertion that Israel has "clearly" breached international law by blocking aid into Gaza. Speaking on ABC Radio National, Coalition frontbencher Dan Tehan said the prime minister had made a heavy accusation. "That allegation should not be made lightly," Mr Tehan said. "Obviously, Israel are trying to provide humanitarian relief into Gaza, Hamas keeps on trying to disrupt those efforts. Now what the prime minister has said takes this whole situation to a new level." Yesterday, Mr Albanese said it was "quite clearly" a breach of international law to stop food from being delivered, a decision he said Israel made in March. Israel imposed a total blockade on humanitarian aid in March that ran for several months, as it tried to pressure Hamas to release Israeli hostages. That blockade was partially eased as Israel instead developed its own private aid delivery model, bypassing established UN channels. But last week more than 100 international humanitarian organisations, including Médecins Sans Frontières, Oxfam and Save the Children jointly warned Gaza was on the brink of "mass starvation", with not enough aid getting to Palestinians. Israel has consistently rejected allegations it has fuelled a hunger crisis in Gaza, instead blaming Hamas and claiming the listed terror group has weaponised humanitarian aid to supply its fighters. Under intense global pressure, Israel announced overnight it would pause fighting in some densely populated areas to allow more aid drops. Mr Tehan said Israel had been trying to provide relief in a way that Hamas could not capitalise on. "They have been attempting to do that for months because they know and understand [that] while Hamas is in control in Gaza, it will not lead to the humanitarian situation we all want to see, which is aid flowing there and ultimately the people of Gaza being able to determine who governs them in a free and fair way," Mr Tehan said. "The problem all along has been an internationally listed terrorist organisation, Hamas. If Hamas removed themselves from this process, we would not be in the situation we are in today." Mr Tehan said he wanted to see humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza, but until Hamas was removed, "unfortunately" the use of aid would be weaponised and that was not in anyone's interest. "If Hamas had not acted like they did on October 7 [2023], we wouldn't have this situation. They stand condemned and, in my view, they are the sole responsible actor here for the situation we find ourselves in," Mr Tehan said. Yesterday, Mr Albanese stopped short of saying whether Australia would take further action to pressure Israel to end what he said were breaches of international law. The prime minister confirmed Australia would not follow France to immediately recognise a Palestinian state, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong telling the ABC that there were still several hurdles to a two-state solution. The senator said Hamas must be de-militarised and Israeli hostages released before discussions to recognise Palestine could be progressed. Former foreign minister and Labor luminary Bob Carr told ABC Radio National it was clear from the prime minister's comments that recognition from Australia was "a matter of time". But he said the prime minister should not wait for the United Kingdom to move before acting. "I think that is very unfortunate if we see ourselves as a strong, creative middle power," Mr Carr said. "It would strengthen the impression of Australia as a country that can do things big and important ... I just think Australians are ready for our country to show a flash of independence, strength and maturity by moving with the French, and not huddling and waiting for the sanction that Britain would give us when Downing Street finally gets around to it." Twenty-eight nations, including Australia, last week demanded an immediate end to the war in Gaza and for Israel to lift aid restrictions. Shadow Foreign Minister Michaelia Cash said last week the Coalition had "strong concerns" about the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but was disappointed that the prime minister had failed to place blame on Hamas for the delays in aid reaching Gaza. "Hamas could end the suffering of the people of Gaza by freeing the remaining Israeli hostages and laying down their weapons," Senator Cash said.
Sky News AU
2 hours ago
- Sky News AU
'Not up for negotiation': Aussies expected to save $200m a year from major cap on PBS-listed scripts despite tariff threats to industry
Millions of Australians are expected to save $200m in vital medication fees as a landmark bill caps the price of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriptions at just $25, down from $31.60. The bill is set to take effect from January 1, as the Labor government takes the first steps to legislate the bill and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vows to keep his election pledge on cost of living relief. The changes mean the cost of medicines on the PBS could be significantly reduced by over 20 per cent. Minister for Health, Mark Butler said five million Australians will feel the relief in their pockets. The cost of medicine for pension and concession card holders will remain frozen at $7.70 until the end of 2029. The bill which was announced by Labor during the May election campaign is expected to cost the budget $690m over four years. Mr Albanese said it built on a pledge for cost of living relief. 'This is another example of cost of living relief that helps every Australian,' he said. 'The size of your bank balance shouldn't determine the quality of your healthcare. My government will continue to deliver cost of living relief for all Australians.' Mr Butler added general patients' medicines haven't been this cheap since 2004. 'The Albanese Government has been focused on delivering cheaper medicines for Australians," he said. 'Cheaper medicines are good for the hip pocket and good for your health." The Assistant Health Minister, Emma McBride said the bill was set to pass despite US President Donald Trump's 200 per cent tariff threat on pharmaceutical imports. The US is Australia's biggest pharmaceutical export market and if the tariff is implemented it could cost the Australian economy up to $2.8 billion and force pharmas' to hike up their prices. However, Ms McBride said the PBS is not up for negotiation and "it is not a bargaining chip". "Labor introduced the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to make sure that essential medicines were available to all Australians, and with this introduction of legislation to enact our election commitment, it will mean a cap on $25, which will save Australians about $200 million a year, 5.1 million Australians estimated to benefit," she said.
Sky News AU
3 hours ago
- Sky News AU
World leaders critical of Israel are ‘encouraging' Hamas
Former British colonel Richard Kemp discusses how the latest criticism of world leaders towards Israel is encouraging Hamas. 'The problem with Mr Albanese and Mr Starmer over here and the other leaders who are lashing out at Israel now, is that it is encouraging Hamas,' Mr Kemp told Sky News Australia. 'Hamas and the Israelis have been involved in peace talks in recent days, Hamas essentially pulled out of those peace talks … this is partly due to encouragement they have been given from international leaders.'
