Crossbench MPs, including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps, are planning to introduce a bill that would push the Albanese government to prevent Australian-made goods from being used by the Israeli military. This includes parts of the F-35 fighter jet, which Israel uses in its operations in Gaza. The proposed legislation is described as "red lines" legislation, meaning it would set clear boundaries on how Australia's defense equipment, technology, or services can be used—specifically, where they might violate Australia’s international human rights obligations. The bill aims to stop Australia from contributing to the production of parts used in military actions that could breach international law, such as attacks on civilian targets in Gaza. David Pocock, one of the bill’s sponsors, emphasized that human rights and the situation in Gaza are major concerns for many Australians, citing thousands of emails from citizens expressing their worries. Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, previously described Australia’s role in the F-35 supply chain as "non-lethal in nature." However, Richard Marles, the defense minister, dismissed criticism as based on "misinformation" and stressed that Australia’s involvement in the F-35 program is part of a long-term international agreement with the US-based company Lockheed Martin, not directly with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced criticism earlier this month for not joining the UK and other countries in banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The crossbench group, which includes the Greens and independent MPs like Lidia Thorpe, Andrew Wilkie, and Fatima Payman, stated the bill would also prevent Australian companies and institutions from investing in activities linked to illegal settlements or serious international law violations. The proposed legislation aims to bring Australian law in line with its international human rights commitments and would establish an independent anti-genocide commissioner. Large corporations, defense contractors, and government agencies would be required to report on and take action against potential genocide risks in their operations and supply chains. Mehreen Faruqi, deputy leader of the Greens, urged the government to "prove that all their talk about international law and human rights actually means something." She argued that the proposed laws are not extreme and reflect what Australians expect from their government. The bill has received backing from international law experts, including former Australian Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs and Rawan Arraf from the Australian Centre for International Justice. Sophie Scamps said the legislation would help ensure that Australian businesses and the government are not "unknowingly complicit in war crimes and genocide and other human rights violations." The bill is set to be introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate this week. Lidia Thorpe emphasized that the legislation is about upholding human rights that the government is already committed to under international law. However, the ruling Labor party is not expected to support the private member’s bill, which relies on crossbench support to pass.