"A Divided Response to Economic Frustration: Labor and One Nation at Odds. Amidst growing economic concerns, the Australian government is facing criticism from the One Nation party, with Treasurer labeling their stance as politically motivated. Meanwhile, the Labor party is taking a different approach, seeking to address the root causes of economic frustration. However, the focus shifts to international relations as Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces new sanctions against Israeli individuals and entities in response to escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The sanctions, which include targeted financial penalties and travel bans, aim to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The move is part of a broader effort to promote peace and stability in the region, but it remains to be seen how it will be received by all parties involved."
Treasurer says Labor wants to address economic frustration whereas One Nation wants to benefit politically from it. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, has announced new sanctions by the commonwealth over three Israeli individuals and four entities in response to “escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank”.The entities will receive targeted financial sanctions while the individuals will receive travel bans to Australia.For the first time, designated entities now include farming outposts that serve as hubs for settler violence.Settler violence is used to displace Palestinians and perpetuate the settlement enterprise, through destruction of property, displacement of families, beatings, sexual assault, and torture, resulting in serious injuries and deaths.This is another beat up. It’s not unusual in tax legislation for the definitions to be settled in what’s called legislative instruments. Continue reading...
