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.
Immigration verified
Khalil advocates a welcoming posture toward immigrants, crediting his parents' 1970 migration from Egypt, and stated migrants commit to Australia because of 'our values of freedom, of equality of opportunity, of a fair go.' During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020) he called for releasing detained refugees and asylum seekers who had cleared security checks, arguing it would protect their health and help slow the spread of the virus.
Faith & religion verified
Peter Khalil is a Coptic Christian, born in Melbourne to Egyptian Coptic parents, and became the first Coptic Christian elected to the Australian Federal Parliament.
Foreign policy & aid verified
Per his Wikipedia article, Khalil "is a strong supporter of the Western alliance" and a "very strong supporter of the US alliance," and on China co-authored a statement that "Bowing to Beijing would be the modern equivalent of the Munich Agreement," advocating "containment of Chinese totalitarian threats to democratic nations." He serves as Assistant Minister for Defence.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.