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      4   BOYCOTTS, DIVESTMENT AND SANCTIONS CAMPAIGN AGAINST ISRAEL

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of Ms J. Bishop—That this House:

(1)    condemns the:

(a)    Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions campaign against Israel; and

(b)   targeting of Max Brenner chocolate cafes as part of this campaign;

(2)    rejects this tactic as counterproductive to the promotion of the rights of Palestinians;

(3)    reiterates Australia’s support for the two-state solution and the right of the Israeli and Palestinian people to live peacefully within internationally recognised borders; and

(4)    urges the leaders of the Israeli and Palestinian people to resume direct negotiations ( see item No. 2, Votes and Proceedings )—

Debate resumed.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.