The Daily Aus Headlines: Australia and 27 other countries demand end to war in Gaza
Jul 22, 2025
Australia’s 48th Parliament opens with a historic majority female cabinet. Foreign Minister Penny Wong leads a 28-country call for a ceasefire in Gaza, criticizing Israel's aid delivery. Meanwhile, a former officer involved in Breonna Taylor's shooting is sentenced to nearly three years in prison. On a brighter note, innovative researchers in Scotland are harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance skin cancer diagnosis in remote areas. Exciting developments highlight the intersection of politics, justice, and healthcare!
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Historic Gender Balance in Parliament
- Australia's 48th Parliament is the most gender-balanced in history with 112 women and 114 men elected.
- The federal cabinet features a majority of women for the first time ever, marking a historic milestone.
Global Call to End Gaza War
- Foreign ministers from 28 countries, including Australia, demand an immediate end to the war in Gaza.
- They condemn Israel's aid delivery model as dangerous and demeaning to Gazan civilians.
Brett Hankerson Sentenced
- Brett Hankerson was sentenced to 33 months in prison for the excessive force that killed Breonna Taylor.
- This came after DOJ initially recommended only a one-day jail sentence, stirring controversy.