Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists invaded and attacked Israel. The terrorists from Gaza came not only equipped with guns and grenades, they also wore body cams and carried mobile phones to film their barbarous acts. They felt no guilt. They acted with glee. They weaponised rape. They tortured and mutilated children, women and men. They took some 250 people hostage. They brutally murdered some 1,200 innocent people. October 7 was the greatest loss of Jewish life on a single day since the Holocaust. And it should not be forgotten that Hamas vowed to repeat their savagery many times over until Israel is annihilated. On the third anniversary of Israel’s “9/11”, we remember those who were murdered, those who survived and are still living with the horrors of that day, those who endured the most unimaginable captivity, and those families who are still grieving the loss of loved ones. In October 2025, soon after the final hostages were released, I visited Israel. I went to the site of the Nova music festival where young people were massacred. I visited kibbutzim where families and communities were butchered. I watched the shocking footage of Hamas’ sadistic crimes. And I spoke with survivors and heroes. That profound experience reinforced to me another thing we must do on every anniversary of October 7. We must remember the facts and fight for the truth. Because even today, there are those who downplay, deny and even defend Hamas’ atrocities. There are those who seek to portray the victim, Israel, as the villain, and portray the villain, Hamas, as the victim. There are those who deceitfully accuse Israel of genocide, yet turn a blind eye to groups and regimes with real genocidal intent. Such perversions of the truth and lack of moral clarity help to fuel antisemitism and make it permissible. The fight against antisemitism is therefore a fight for the truth – a fight that continues on our soil too. And that fight for the truth is also about acknowledging and combatting all sources of antisemitism, especially Islamist extremism. On behalf of the Coalition, my prayers and abiding friendship are with the brave people of Israel, and with our Jewish community who are dear and valued Australians. Whether it’s in Israel, in Australia, or most recently, thousands of feet up in the air in a passenger jet, the Jewish people continue to be characterised by strength, stoicism and valour. We know you will prevail because you love life more than your enemies love death. And we are with you, always.

Since Anthony Albanese was elected, Labor has brought around 1.5 million additional people to Australia, roughly the population of Adelaide. The numbers have been too high and the standards too low. We will take back control of our migration system to make it work for Australia. That means getting the mix right: the right numbers, with the right people, with the right skills. So we will deliver the largest cut to immigration in Australian history. We’ll focus migration on the skills Australia actually needs. And we’ll back people who want to make Australia home, not just come here to work for a while. This is part of our plan to fix the economy and protect our way of life. Read more about our Australia-First Migration Plan here: liberal.org.au/2026/10/06/li…

On behalf of the Federal Opposition, we offer our heartfelt thoughts and condolences for the family, loved ones, and unit mates of an Australian Army soldier who tragically died during a training exercise in the Northern Territory yesterday at the Mount Bundey Training Area. It’s another tragic reminder that our men and women warfighters put their lives on the line even when they are not on mission. We are also thinking of the five soldiers injured in this incident. We wish them a full and swift recovery, and our thoughts are with their families who will be supporting them through this very challenging time. We await further updates regarding this tragic incident from the Government at the appropriate time.

Today’s rate rise takes the cash rate to 4.60%, its highest level in 15 years. Families have tightened their belts but Anthony Albanese hasn’t. Australians are paying the price for the government's higher spending which is fuelling inflation and higher interest rates. Life has only got harder under Labor. The Coalition will fix the economy. We will axe Labor’s toxic taxes, put a speed limit on spending and lower taxes.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we remember the almost 3,000 people killed including the 10 Australians, we think of their families, and we face the fact that Islamist extremism remains a significant threat. My commitment to Australians is to keep out, and root out Islamist extremism. We will protect our way of life.

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty - the cornerstone of the Australia-America Alliance.   75 years ago, a bond between two peoples that had been forged in war was signed in writing to formalise the ironclad commitment of our two nations to each other’s security and that of the free world.   The ANZUS Treaty is one of the great Liberal legacies of Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies and the Australia-America Alliance has been expanded by every Liberal Prime Minister ever since.   Today, our world is beset by new challenges far beyond those imagined when the ANZUS Treaty was signed, but what endures is an unbreakable bond between Australians and Americans and an unyielding commitment not only to the prosperity of our two democracies, but to forge a world in which freedom prevails and democracy is defended. Above all, today we honour those Australians and Americans who down the generations have stood together against the foes of our democracies. The camaraderie forged by their shared sacrifice and service is the bond of mateship that prepares us for the next 75 years and beyond.