Decision details

Moved by Councillor Ellsmore, seconded by Councillor Scott –

It is resolved that Council:

(A)       note that the Mayoral Minute calling for a path to peace was unanimously passed by the City of Sydney Council on 23 October 2023;

(B)       reaffirm that there can be no path to peace without respect for human rights and international law; and

(C)       urge the Australian Government to support international efforts for an immediate, sustainable and humanitarian ceasefire, to enable peace negotiations and a pathway to achieving lasting peace.

The substantive motion was carried on the following show of hands –

Ayes (8)          The Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Chan, Davis, Ellsmore, Kok, Scott, Weldon and Worling

Noes (2)          Councillors Gannon and Jarrett.

Carried.

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