Penny Wong: “Multicultural Australia is the only Australia that has ever existed.”

I will call in Israel’s Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman and have directed Australia’s Ambassador to Israel to convey our views directly to Israel as the Australian Government considers next steps.

We agreed that it’s never been more crucial to take concrete actions that support peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

We are in a permanent state of contest in our region, that is the reality.

My principle position is to always believe women when allegations of sexual assault are made.