Australia to impose targeted measures against Israeli settler violence, PM says
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out a blanket import ban while announcing selective trade measures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will impose "targeted measures" in response to Israeli settler violence, stopping short of a comprehensive import ban on Israeli goods. The government will pursue selective trade actions rather than blanket-style restrictions.
In separate parliamentary developments, Albanese defended the government's digital duty of care legislation, dismissing Opposition criticism that Communications Minister Anika Wells would wield excessive power. The prime minister said oversight mechanisms, including disallowable provisions reviewed by parliament, provide adequate checks on ministerial authority.
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- Politics live: Australia to impose ‘targeted measures’ against Israeli settler violence but no ‘blanket-style import ban’ — The Guardian — World
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