Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Motions

Human Rights

3:36 pm

Photo of Anne McEwenAnne McEwen (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Stephens, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

(i) the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon,

(ii) the former Labor Government's contribution of $100.8 million to humanitarian assistance, and

(iii) the Abbott Government's contribution of $12 million to humanitarian assistance; and

(b) calls on the Government to immediately increase its humanitarian aid commitment to people affected by the Syrian conflict.

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