Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Faith & religion verified
Leeser is Jewish; he is described as the first Jewish Liberal member of the House of Representatives from New South Wales and a member of the Emanuel Synagogue in Woollahra. He announced he would wear a kippah in federal parliament for one week as a statement against rising antisemitism in Australia.
Foreign policy & aid verified
Leeser supports Australian recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital and called the Albanese government's 2022 reversal 'shambolic'. He opposes an immediate Gaza ceasefire while hostages are held and Hamas remains, saying a ceasefire would let terrorist organisations 'regroup and reform', and opposes imposing a timetable on a two-state solution 'without full and proper negotiations on the final-status issues'. After the October 2023 Hamas attack he called on Australia to suspend diplomatic relations with Iran.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.