The Greens and Labor have blocked a bid by shadow home affairs minister Jonno Duniam to force transparency on the government’s handling of arrivals from Gaza.

The motion sought all written advice and question time briefs since 29 September 2025 relating to migration pathways and special visa arrangements for Gazans.

It aimed to give voters clarity on how the Albanese government was managing the intake of people from the war-torn enclave.

Liberal and Nationals senators, along with independents Tammy Tyrell and Fatima Payman, voted in favour of the motion, which was defeated 27-34.

The political clash comes as Australia has continued to accept refugees from Gaza, despite a ceasefire brokered in the region by US President Donald Trump.

Sky News reported in October that the Albanese go

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