Politics live: Kevin Rudd urges more multilateral diplomacy; UK hopeful Australia will join West Bank trade ban
Follow the day’s news live Victoria has highest rate of car theft and home burglary claims in ICA data Melbourne recorded more insurance claims for stolen and broken-into cars than all other Australian capital cities combined, according to data analysis by the Insurance Council of Australia. The insurance data shows Victoria has a crime problem, and it is being felt directly by households, businesses and communities.
I think it was hoped that they might but, you know, all countries have their own decisions to make. We all want the same thing and nobody says this is easy. I don’t know the basis upon which she’s made a decision not to be involved with us, but I’m sure that you know she believes that what she’s doing is in the interests of Palestinians and in the interests of justice. I’m always happy to talk to my Australian friends and maybe even persuade them.
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