Family First condemns the Albanese government’s betrayal of Australia’s values at the United Nations.

Labor has damaged Australia’s reputation by supporting one-sided resolutions and funding UN bodies linked to terrorism.

Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong have embarrassed Australia.

Their UN votes are praised by groups that support terrorism and ignore Hamas’ atrocities on October 7.

This betrayal damages Australia’s Jewish community, our principles, and our ally Israel.

The government aligns with those who delegitimise Israel’s self-defence while turning a blind eye to terrorist violence.

Labor’s actions fuel antisemitism and empower extremists.

Backing one-sided UN resolutions and increasing support for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) sends the wrong message.

The Palestinian General Delegation’s Izzat Salah Abdulhadi hailed these moves, saying they "send a powerful message to Israel."

This came after Australia voted for a ceasefire resolution that demanded nothing of Hamas.

Daniel Aghion of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry rightly called this an “immoral” decision.

"By calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the General Assembly is effectively demanding that Israel abandon the hostages to their fate," Aghion said.

Hamas’ atrocities on October 7 exposed its use of human shields and terror tactics.

Hamas has hidden munitions under schools, hospitals, and houses, using civilians as shields while committing unspeakable acts.

Israel has no choice but to defend itself and ensure Hamas is crushed, preventing further atrocities.

The loss of civilian life in Gaza is tragic, but it is a direct consequence of Hamas’ deliberate actions and refusal to prioritise its own people.

The Palestinians have been offered a state on multiple occasions but chose terrorism and the goal of destroying Israel instead.

Billions in foreign aid, including from Australian taxpayers, could have transformed Gaza into a prosperous region.

Instead, Hamas built terror tunnels, oppressed opponents, and squandered opportunities for peace.

James Paterson, Opposition Home Affairs Spokesman, accused Labor of "trading votes at the UN for votes in the inner city and western Sydney."

He warned these actions encourage anti-Israel extremists in Australia.

Albanese cannot claim to oppose antisemitism while backing motions that harm Israel and embolden Hamas.

The domestic impact is chilling.

Antisemitism is surging.

Melbourne University reported over 150 incidents on campus in the past year, with little accountability.

A Melbourne synagogue was torched, and anti-Semitic graffiti appeared across Sydney.

By supporting UN motions favouring terrorist-linked groups, the Albanese government legitimises these dangerous narratives.

Joel Burnie from the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council exposed Labor’s hypocrisy.

"It calls for ‘immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire’ – an outcome guaranteed to leave Hamas permanently in control over Gaza."

This inconsistency shows Labor prioritises political expediency over security and justice.

Family First condemns this betrayal.

Supporting resolutions that legitimise groups tied to Hamas sends a message that ideology trumps justice.

Australia’s Jewish community deserves leadership that stands firmly against hate and terrorism.

The Albanese government must reverse course.

Australia must stop funding UNRWA.

Australia must defend Israel’s right to self-defence.

Australia must stand for strength, justice, and truth.

Hamas must be destroyed.

Such evil cannot be allowed to exist on the face of the earth.

Anthony Albanese's $1 billion childcare announcement may appear to champion families, but it discriminates against parents who choose to care for their children at home.

By prioritising subsidised childcare over meaningful support for stay-at-home parents, the Albanese government is imposing an unfair economic disadvantage on families who value parental care during their children's formative years.

Family First’s policy is to allow income splitting for tax purposes to end the “couple penalty” which leaves a stay-at-home parent out of pocket. Family First also believes parents and grandparents caring for children should get the same financial benefits as couples who choose to use commercial daycare.

Virginia Tapscott, a mother and advocate for parental choice who is not affiliated with Family First, captured this sentiment powerfully in her recent address at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in Sydney.

"I couldn't understand why the most important work of my life—caring for my children and raising them—was considered a waste of my time and education," she said.

Tapscott highlighted the cultural shift that treats parenting as a distraction from economic productivity rather than the vital societal contribution it truly is.

Families where one parent stays at home save the government substantial childcare subsidies but receive no financial recognition for their effort.

Meanwhile, these families pay the same taxes as dual-income households, effectively subsidising a system they do not benefit from.

This imbalance creates immense pressure on single-income families, who face rising living costs and feel penalised for choosing to invest in their children's early years.

Tapscott also pointed out the broader implications of this policy.

"The push for equal workforce participation and economic growth has turned into a ruthless march earlier and earlier into motherhood and childhood," she said, warning that this undermines both maternal well-being and societal resilience.

Evidence supports her claim: as workforce participation rises, birth rates decline, presenting severe long-term economic challenges.

The Albanese government’s reforms perpetuate the false narrative that institutional care is superior to parental care.

Tapscott challenges this idea: "It’s time to stop treating women as a problem to be solved. Parenting is by far the strongest determinant of childhood outcomes."

Instead of championing policies that marginalise parents, the government should explore ways to support them—such as tax relief for single-income families, extended parental leave, or recognising unpaid caregiving as valuable labour.

Family First believes parents must have the freedom to choose what is best for their children without financial coercion.

Albanese's childcare reforms fail to address the real needs of families, instead incentivising economic activity at the expense of the most critical years in a child’s life. It’s time for policies that respect and empower all parents, valuing both paid and unpaid contributions to society.