Tony Abbott's reckless fascination with the use of military force makes us all less safe, the Australian Greens said today.

It's well past time the Prime Minister put a stop to Tony Abbott's extremist rhetoric, the Australian Greens said today.

"Tony Abbott's latest outburst is destructive and counterproductive, and should no longer be indulged by the Liberal Party," Australian Greens Acting Leader Scott Ludlam said today.

"Perhaps this is Mr Abbott's way of putting his name forward as Ambassador to the USA under would-be President Trump.

The government has blocked a proposed Senate vote on alleged Australian spying on Timor Leste, but the Greens have warned that the messy truth will eventually come out.

Australian Greens foreign affairs spokesperson Senator Scott Ludlam co-sponsored the motion with Senator Nick Xenophon, seeking to have the passport of a key witness returned so that he can give evidence in international arbitration brought by the Government of Timor Leste.

Lee speaks on Palestine following her attendance at an event on the UN's International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. 

The Australian Greens have moved a Senate motion marking the 54th Anniverary of the raising of the Morning Star flag - a day celebrated as the unofficial day of Papuan Independence. 

Motion Text:

960:  Leader of the Australian Greens (Senator Di Natale): To move-That the Senate-