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RNZ News
6 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Swarbrick recieves one of most serious Parliament punishments
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been 'named' by the Speaker, one of the most serious punishments Parliament can hand out. Swarbrick returned defiantly to Parliament today, refusing to apologise for her comments yesterday suggesting coalition MPs grow a spine and sanction Israel. It was all part of what turned into a tense afternoon at parliament, with the Prime Minister dishing out some tough words about his Israeli counterpart, saying Benjamin Netanyahu has lost the plot. Giles Dexter reports.
The Australian
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Australian
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt question time demanding sanctions on Israel
Pro-Palestinian protesters have disrupted question time, shouting 'sanction Israel' amid growing pressure for Labor to recognise Palestinian statehood and take greater action on Israel amid the death of civilians in Gaza. The group of five Canberra locals Katherine Kelly, 77, Marie Ryan, 78, Anne Yuille, 77, Dr Rosie Yuille, 74, Dr Joan Garvan, 74 staged a protest from the public gallery, repeatedly shouting: 'Sanction Israel now,' carrying painted banners saying the same thing. The protest began as Sussan Ley was asking her first question to Anthony Albanese. Both party leaders continued speaking, ignoring the protesters who were removed from the public gallery. The protesters started yelling as Anthony Albanese was kicking off Question Time. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continued to ask the first question of Question Time despite the disruption. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman The group was then escorted from Parliament House and haven been given a three-month ban from entering the building. Chamber rules dictate media cannot take photos of the public gallery, however the live feed of question time showed MPs scanning their eyes across the chamber looking for the source of the disruption. Ms Kelly said the group felt compelled to go to parliament to do 'what we could' to show the government their anger over a lack of action against Israel. The group of five Canberra locals said they felt compelled to do 'what we could' and encourage stronger action from the government. Picture: Supplied While she welcomed the Prime Minister's stronger condemnation of the Israeli government's blocking of aid to civilians in Gaza, Ms Kelly said 'words are not enough,' urging the government to cancel its contracts with Israeli defence contractors. She pointed to Israeli company, Elbit Systems, which are primary contractors of South Korean firm Hanwha, which supply systems for Australian infantry fighting vehicles. Australian company Lockheed Martin has also been linked to supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets used by the Israeli Defence Forces in strikes on Gaza. 'We felt we just had to do what we could to get the government to realise how people are feeling about this,' she said. 'This genocide has been going on for so long that it has reached such a horrendous state, we see the photos of the children starving and it's heartbreaking, we thought we had to do something.' Earlier on Wednesday, the Mr Albanese rejected imposing sanctions on the Israeli government stating he wanted 'meaningful action, not slogans'. 'They are a democracy, and we have, I think, taken appropriate action and it's been, as I say, sanctioning ministers in a democratic government,' he said. 'If you can point to a comparison where that's occurred, I'd be happy to hear it.' He pointed to demonstrators who had shut down his electorate office in Marrickville, in Sydney's inner west, stating the stunts did not 'advance' peace in Gaza, had resulted the office being shut down and had come at 'great cost to the Commonwealth'. The Prime Minister earlier told a press conference rejected imposing sanctions on Israel, Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman Mr Albanese also declined to give further indication over whether Australia would commit to recognising Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September, declaring the decision would not be made to '(win) a political point'. This is despite Foreign Minister Penny Wong issuing a joint statement alongside 14 other countries, including France and New Zealand earlier on Wednesday that declared Palestinian statehood was 'an essential step' toward a two-state solution. 'I've said for a long time, my entire political life, (that) … I support two states, the right of Israel to exist within secure borders and the right of Palestinians to have their legitimate aspirations for their own state realised,' he said. 'That is my objective. Not making a statement, not winning a political point, but achieving that.' Read related topics: Anthony AlbaneseIsrael Jessica Wang NewsWire Federal Politics Reporter Jessica Wang is a federal politics reporter for NewsWire based in the Canberra Press Gallery. She previously covered NSW state politics for the Wire and has also worked at and Mamamia covering breaking news, entertainment, and lifestyle. @imjesswang_ Jessica Wang
Irish Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Dáil suspended as pro-Palestine protesters disrupt proceedings
The Dáil was suspended on Tuesday night after pro- Palestine protesters noisily disrupted proceedings. About 40 people held up Palestinian flags and unfurled a large banner stating 'sanction Israel'. They banged on the protective glass of the visitors' gallery chanting 'stop the genocide' and 'shame on you' during a debate on a Sinn Féin motion to prevent the Central Bank from allegedly facilitating the sale of Israeli war bonds, which they said is funding genocide in Gaza. They protested as Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue dismissed as unworkable the Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill. READ MORE Gardaí and ushers escorted most of the protesters out after the House was suspended for 10 minutes. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said when the debate resumed that there was 'widespread anger and genocide' but 'weasel words from the Minister'. She protested over the removal of the demonstrators but Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly , who was chairing the session, said visitors in the gallery should remain silent and had been asked twice. Ms McDonald described Mr Donoghue's speech as an 'utter, utter disgrace'. But the Minister insisted the Central Bank does not sell or oversee the sale of Israeli bonds. 'I've heard the Opposition referring to selling them, trading them, dealing them or the bonds being sold. 'The reality is that even if this Bill were to be enacted Israeli bonds would still be available to retail investors across the EU and farther afield.' At this point protesters erupted and the session was suspended.
