Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

As a nation that is deeply engaged economically and politically in North Asia, Australia has much at stake in these events. Members of the National Security Committee of cabinet met this morning and were briefed on the latest developments. The Australian government calls on North Korea to abide by international norms of behaviour and to cease its hostile acts. We call on North Korea to abide by the 1953 armistice agreement and we call on North Korea to make a genuine commitment to abandon its nuclear program. The Australian government is closely monitoring the situation, including reviewing travel advisories for the region. All Australians in South Korea should continue to monitor developments carefully through the local media and follow the advice of local authorities. The government will make further advice available as the situation develops.