Shorten, Abbott and others in front of the Kotel

MPs attend Australia Israel UK leadership dialogue

Australian Federal MPs have descended on Israel to meet with leaders and discuss economic opportunities.

Trade Minister Steve Ciobo is leading the Australian delegation to the Australia Israel UK leadership dialogue this weekend, holding bilateral meetings with senior Israeli ministers to expand trade and economic links.

Also attending the dialogue are former prime minister Tony Abbott, Victorian Liberal MP Tim Smith, Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten and Opposition defence spokesman Richard Marles, who enjoyed an early morning jog around Jerusalem.

Read the full article by AAP at The Australian.