Julian Leeser

LP Federal

AI Summary

• Leeser honours the 1,200 victims of Hamas attacks, highlighting individual stories of loss and heroism.
• He calls for the immediate return of hostages, including Naama Levy, and criticises calls for a ceasefire without their release.
• Leeser condemns the rise of antisemitism in Australia post-October 7, and criticises the government's inaction on a proposed judicial inquiry into antisemitism in universities.

AI Summary

• Jim Spiegelman's experience at a Labor Party meeting illustrates past sectarianism and its implications in modern politics.
• Antisemitism is reportedly resurging within the Greens and poses a challenge for the Labor Party, as highlighted by the treatment of Jewish members like Nick Dyrenfurth.
• The upcoming NSW Labor conference will test the leadership of Anthony Albanese and Chris Minns in confronting antisemitism and upholding the party's values.

AI Summary

• The committee outlines major challenges facing the health and aged care sectors.
• Recommendations include strategies for enhancing service delivery and patient care.
• The report emphasizes the need for increased funding and resource allocation.

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• The Australian Greens questioned the government's commitment to climate targets.
• Concerns were raised about recent environmental policy changes.
• Discussion included the impact of fossil fuel industries on climate change.

🎶 It’s musicals season across the Berowra electorate! 🎶 Earlier today I took James and Ruth to see a production of The Little Mermaid at Pacific Hills Christian School, at Dural. It was an amazing ensemble production with 200 students from years 2-12 involved in the cast orchestra and crew. I’m pictured with Lauren Graham, whose daughter Talia made a wonderful Ariel. Grab a ticket to be part of their world, with performances on until 17 May.

Today we witnessed a moment of great significance for the Catholic Church and for people of faith around the world. I extend my warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election. May his leadership bring harmony, wisdom, and unity to a world in need of hope and moral guidance.

They were a beautiful team that complemented each other. On this incredibly sad day, I am thinking of Rod as well as Peta’s family. May the memory of Peta Murphy be a blessing for all knew and loved her. 4/4

I got to know Peta when we were both participants in the McKinnon program. She had a wonderful sense of humour that put people at ease. Her husband Rod was a lecturer in the program – and they were a wonderful yin and yang. Rod’s realism and Peta’s idealism. 3/4

Earlier this week I was joined by hundreds of Australians when I spoke with Melissa Lantsman, Canada's Deputy Leader of the Opposition. Canada is one of Australia’s great friends and, on every issue, we can learn a great deal from the Canadian experience. Unfortunately, as is the case in Australia, antisemitism is rising in Canada. Like members of the Coalition here in Australia, Melissa is taking the lead to tackle that growing antisemitism in Canada. It was deeply rewarding to get Mel...

Tonight with Jewish families all around the world we celebrate Passover. It is the eight day celebration of freedom which commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt and their journey through the desert where they were given the Torah at Mt Sinai and ultimately came to the land of Israel. There are many customs for Pesach including the eating of matzah and the opening of your home to the stranger and the needy - remembering we were once strangers in the land of Egypt. In our ...