I'd also like to speak this evening about the ongoing conflict and human tragedy unfolding in Ukraine as a result of Russia's illegal and immoral invasion. Since February, Australians and the world have watched as atrocities have been unleashed on an innocent civilian population.

Australians have been rightly outraged. Since the invasion, a group of my constituents here in Canberra have been a constant presence outside the Russian embassy, just down the road from here, in Griffith. The Kingston Hotel, across the road from the embassy, now proudly flies the Ukrainian flag—a small but symbolic gesture of protest and solidarity. I am proud of the strong bipartisan support that this place has shown to the people and government of Ukraine. Both the former government and our new government have been steadfast in providing Ukraine with aid. Since the invasion began, the Australian government has provided $655 million in support, including $400 million worth of military equipment.

The Australian government is also taking strong action against Russia and those responsible for this war. Seventy-one Russians so far have had sanctions placed upon them. Trade tariffs and bans have been imposed. Australia has supported UN resolutions and International Court of Justice prosecutions for war crimes. Prime Minister Albanese visited Ukraine in July to see the devastation firsthand, and we continue to call on the Russian government to immediately halt this aggression and leave Ukraine.

I again want to offer my solidarity to the people of Ukraine and all of the community here in Canberra and around Australia, and to those people who continue to stand outside the Russian embassy, calling for peace in our world.