The Greens have refused to back a motion defending Israel and the nation’s right to fight back against Hamas in the wake of the militant group’s attacks which have left at least 1400 dead.
An image of the party’s MPs, Stephen Bates, Max Chandler-Mather, Elizabeth Watson-Brown and leader Adam Bandt sitting alone in parliament was a stark reminder of their opposing views, with all other parties agreeing to support Israel.
Greens MPs Stephen Bates, Max Chandler-Mather, Elizabeth Watson-Brown and leader Adam Bandt sit separately from the rest of parliament. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman. Former Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger slammed the move as “disgraceful” on Sky News while host Andrew Bolt predicted the Teal independents involved would face a backlash at the next election.
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