Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:18): Senator Steele-John, as the government of Australia we seek to walk a path which reflects Australia's interests and which reflects our principal position and our views. This government, this country, has a longstanding position of recognising and supporting the right of the state of Israel to exist. I appreciate that may not be your view, but that is our view. Senator Steele-John: That is outrageous! The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Steele-John: I have never suggested anything— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator WONG: Senator, if you want the opportunity to reflect that—I'm reflecting on the motion that you voted against. Senator Steele-John: You know what you say is outrageous. The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator WONG: Well, you voted against the motion. I would also say this. We have also taken the view that international humanitarian law is a set of legal principles that Australia supports, and we make no apologies for articulating the importance of the application of international humanitarian law. And you have heard me say that from day one. You've heard me say that from day one. Frankly, some people have been critical of that, but I think it's a principle that Australia should always cleave to that we call for protection of civilians and the observance of international humanitarian law. In fact, the motion that was passed with the votes of most in this chamber called for that. In relation to humanitarian pauses, I'd refer you to my comments yesterday, which were that they are an important and necessary first step, but I acknowledged they are not enough. And, of course, the international community, regardless of our perspective on the Middle East, would want to see— (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Steele-John, first supplementary.