John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Brown for the supplementary question. I am happy to ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and any other relevant ministers for a view in relation to the international disaster centre. This is something that has been raised previously by Senator Brown. In relation to this specific tragedy in Bihar and Nepal, we need to take account of the views and the approach that the Indian government is taking and be respectful of that. Australia will consider requests from affected countries as appropriate. Senator Brown, I am more than happy to ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he can provide any more specific information on those matters for you.