The prime minister has thrown his support behind Foreign Minister Penny Wong, reiterating that a two-state solution would 'break the cycle' of violence in Gaza. It came as Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Wong's statement was 'reckless'.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed remarks by Opposition leader Peter Dutton, who accused Foreign Minister Penny Wong of "recklessly" reiterating her support for a two-state solution. Dutton on Wednesday took a swipe at Wong for hinting that Australia would consider recognising a Palestinian state ahead of a two-state solution , labelling it "utterly illogical, ill-timed and inappropriate".
That massacre led to then-prime minister John Howard introducing strict gun laws. "While no one was killed during the October 9 protests, the events at the Sydney Opera House were akin to a Port Arthur moment in terms of their social significance," Dutton said. He said Albanese had "not risen to the moment" of addressing antisemitism.
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