Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt parliament, accuse Labor of supporting genocide

Protesters called for a ceasefire during parliamentary Question Time before they were removed by security.

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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus was interupted by pro-Palestinian protesters during parliamentary Question Time. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Question time at the House of Representatives was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters in the public gallery.

The group called for a "ceasefire now" as politicians tried to continue over the noise on Monday afternoon.

Security removed the protesters from the gallery, while Attorney General Mark Dreyfus was speaking.

“Shame, shame,” the protesters yelled.
"You support genocide.

"Albanese, your hands are red. 15,000 children dead."

Dreyfus told the House of Representatives: "I hope you heard the last part of my answer."

Footage of the public gallery is not allowed to be shown unless there is an acknowledgement from the Speaker.

Greens Senator Max Chandler-Mather expressed solidarity with the protest on X.
"Solidarity with the protestors for Palestine in Question Time today peacefully fighting for a ceasefire and an end to the genocide in Gaza," he wrote.

"History will remember you well."

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Published 18 March 2024 5:48pm
Updated 18 March 2024 9:20pm
Source: SBS News



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