Family First condemns the Albanese government’s betrayal of Australia’s values at the United Nations. Labor has damaged Australia’s reputation by supporting one-sided resolutions and funding UN bodies linked to terrorism.
Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong have embarrassed Australia. Their UN votes are praised by groups that support terrorism and ignore Hamas’ atrocities on October 7. This betrayal damages Australia’s Jewish community, our principles, and our ally Israel.
The government aligns with those who delegitimise Israel’s self-defence while turning a blind eye to terrorist violence. Labor’s actions fuel antisemitism and empower extremists. Backing one-sided UN resolutions and increasing support for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) sends the wrong message.
The Palestinian General Delegation’s Izzat Salah Abdulhadi hailed these moves, saying they ‘send a powerful message to Israel’.
This came after Australia voted for a ceasefire resolution that demanded nothing of Hamas.
Daniel Aghion of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry rightly called this an ‘immoral’ decision. He stated:
‘By calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the General Assembly is effectively demanding that Israel abandon the hostages to their fate,’
Hamas’ atrocities on October 7 exposed its use of human shields and terror tactics. They have hidden munitions under schools, hospitals, and houses, using civilians as shields while committing unspeakable acts.
Israel has no choice but to defend itself and ensure Hamas is crushed, preventing further atrocities. The loss of civilian life in Gaza is tragic, but it is a direct consequence of Hamas’ deliberate actions and refusal to prioritise its own people.
The Palestinians have been offered a state on multiple occasions but chose terrorism and the goal of destroying Israel instead. Billions in foreign aid, including from Australian taxpayers, could have transformed Gaza into a prosperous region. Instead, Hamas built terror tunnels, oppressed opponents, and squandered opportunities for peace.
Opposition Home Affairs Spokesman, James Paterson, accused Labor of:
‘trading votes at the UN for votes in the inner city and western Sydney’.
He warned these actions encourage anti-Israel extremists in Australia.
Albanese cannot claim to oppose antisemitism while backing motions that harm Israel and embolden Hamas. The domestic impact is chilling and antisemitism is surging as shown by:
- Melbourne University reported over 150 incidents on campus in the past year, with little accountability;
- The torching of a Melbourne synagogue;
- Anti-Semitic graffiti appearing across Sydney.
By supporting UN motions favouring terrorist-linked groups, the Albanese government legitimises these dangerous narratives.
Joel Burnie from the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council exposed Labor’s hypocrisy:
‘It calls for “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” – an outcome guaranteed to leave Hamas permanently in control over Gaza.’
This inconsistency shows Labor prioritises political expediency over security and justice.
Family First condemns this betrayal. Supporting resolutions that legitimise groups tied to Hamas sends a message that ideology trumps justice. Australia’s Jewish community deserves leadership that stands firmly against hate and terrorism.
The Albanese government must reverse course. Australia must stop funding UNRWA and must defend Israel’s right to self-defence. Australia must stand for strength, justice, and truth. Hamas must be destroyed because such evil cannot be allowed to exist on the face of the earth.
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Lyle Shelton is National Director of the Family First Party. He started his career as a rural journalist before being elected as a member of the Toowoomba City Council and serving the Australian Christian Lobby for 10 years, half of that decade as ACL's Managing Director. He was a Director and spokesman for the Coalition for Marriage during the 2017 postal survey campaign which resulted in the legal undefinition of marriage. He also blogs here.
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