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Australia and Israel are at the forefront of the global battle against money laundering and terrorist financing. It was a pleasure to meet with Ilit Ostrovitch-Levi, Director-General of the Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority, in Tel Aviv.

This morning I spoke to ABC Radio National from Tel Aviv about the Middle East ceasefire and hostage release.

Yesterday I had a constructive discussion with the Foreign Minister of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar. A key focus was the proposed ceasefire and its consequences. This agreement is an important step towards peace and stability in the region.

In Ramallah I discussed the impending ceasefire and shared hope for a positive future with the Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Hussein Al Sheikh, and Minister of Justice, Sharhabel Al Zaeem.

On 7 October 2023 Hamas murdered more than 130 people at the peaceful Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel, including Australian grandmother Galit Carbone. Dozens more were taken hostage. I’m grateful to Galit’s brother, Danny, a survivor of the attack, for hosting my visit.

Hamas murdered 340 people at the Nova music festival on 7 October 2023. Many more were wounded. Dozens were taken hostage. Shalev Biton narrowly escaped death thanks to the selfless actions of a nearby farm manager. Shalev’s story is one of horror and hope.

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau where one million Jews were murdered. This day and every day we must remember the victims of the Holocaust and combat antisemitism in all its forms. Never again.

On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz the world says never again.

For my great-grandparents, for all Jews, for all humanity, I say never again. My op ed in The Guardian today. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The Government utterly condemns antisemitism in all its forms. I understand the alarm in the community over the discovery of a caravan allegedly laden with explosives in Sydney. The matter is being investigated by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team.

The Albanese Government has today delivered landmark reform to strengthen hate speech laws. This Bill delivers the toughest laws Australia has ever had against hate crimes. Jewish News australianjewishnews.com/toughest-ever-…

It’s no surprise Senator Cash wants to change the topic, the Liberals want you to forget their record on hate speech. They wanted to change the Racial Discrimination Act so it would be legal to "offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate” someone because of their race or ethnicity.

Peter Dutton doesn’t want you to see this. #auspol

I utterly condemn the reported threats to the Australian Islamic House Masjid in Sydney. All Australians have the right to worship in peace. Racist threats and Islamophobia will not be tolerated. The matter is being investigated by NSW Police and AFP has offered its assistance.

On 3 May, vote Labor to keep building Australia's future.