Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government is concerned about reports of death and injuries at demonstrations in Phnom Penh in early January. The government has urged all parties concerned to exercise restraint and resolve these issues through open dialogue. Our embassy in Phnom Penh has consistently raised these matters with the Cambodian government and we have ongoing engagement on human rights issues. The government has encouraged the Cambodian government and opposition to remain in dialogue on this and other related issues. The government believes that the motion put forward would not be appropriate and could be counterproductive. The Australian government continues to monitor the human rights situation in Cambodia and is committed to working constructively with the Cambodian government for the protection of human rights and democracy.

Question agreed to.