Yvette D'Ath (Petrie, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The time allotted for the debate has expired. The resumption of the debate will be made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Burmese Community in Australia

Debate resumed on the motion by Ms Owens :

That this House:

(1) recognises:

(a) the important contribution of the Burmese community in Australia;

(b) the strength of the Burmese community and professional organisations and the part they have played in assisting others to settle successfully in Australia; and

(c) the extensive charity work of the Burmese community in Australia for the broader Australian community; and

(2) acknowledges the Burmese community ' s:

(a) strong advocacy over the plight of the Burmese refugees in the region; and

(b) determination to raise awareness of the difficult situation facing internally displaced people in Eastern Burma.

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