House debates

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Private Members' Business

Israel

Debate resumed on the motion:

That this House:

(1) condemns the:

(a) Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions campaign against Israel; and

(b) targeting of Max Brenner chocolate cafes as part of this campaign;

(2) rejects this tactic as counterproductive to the promotion of the rights of Palestinians;

(3) reiterates Australia's support for the two-state solution and the right of the Israeli and Palestinian people to live peacefully within internationally recognised borders; and

(4) urges the leaders of the Israeli and Palestinian people to resume direct negotiations.

Question agreed to.