Government and Coalition fail to agree on motion marking October 7 'atrocities'

Former Labor Senator Stephen Conroy says it was "genuinely disappointing" an agreement wasn't bridged on the wording of the motion to condemn Hamas on the anniversary of its attack on Israel. The Albanese government and the Opposition have failed to agree on a motion condemning the October 7 massacre after the government tried to include mentions of the deaths in Gaza. "It was very disappointing that an agreement wasn't bridged on the wording of the motion, and I am genuinely disappointed those involved in the negotiation couldn't find a way forward," Mr Kroger told Sky News Australia. "To take note of the atrocities, the brutality, the outrageous disgusting behaviour of Hamas of their supporters around the world who cheered on the day."