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Parliament of Victoria · Legislative Assembly · 17 October 2023 · Defence and foreign affairs

Middle East conflict: motions

Voting yes supported a motion condemning Hamas's attacks on Israel, backing Israel's right to defend itself, condemning antisemitism, calling for the release of all hostages, and supporting justice and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians.

Passed77 yes 4 no

The question put

That this house: (1) unequivocally condemns the attacks on Israel by Hamas, which are the heinous acts of terrorists and have encompassed the targeting and murder of civilians, including women and children, the taking of hostages, and indiscriminate rocket fire; (2) stands with Israel and recognises its inherent right to defend itself; (3) condemns antisemitism and recognises that generations of Jewish people have been subjected to this hateful prejudice; (4) calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages; (5) recognises that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people, nor their legitimate needs and aspirations; (6) acknowledges the devastating loss of Israeli and Palestinian life and that innocent civilians on all sides are suffering as a result of the attacks by Hamas and the subsequent conflict; (7) supports justice and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike; (8) acknowledges what has unfolded is deeply distressing for many in the Victorian community, close to the heart of many, and it is important that we maintain respect for each other here at home as people express their views; (9) condemns all forms of hate speech and violent extremist activity,

How each party voted

Members who didn't vote (absent, paired or in the chair) aren't listed. A party votes as one when at least three quarters of its members vote together.

Source: Hansard, Parliament of Victoria. The summary is AI-written from the question and the bill's official summary, then checked; the record above is the authority.