Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The decision to remove economic and financial sanctions on Iran was made in full accordance with the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, introduced by the former Labor government. A number of Labor members and senators spoke in support of the bill, including the member for Melbourne Ports. The bill was considered by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee, which recommended it be past. Australia's decision to remove economic and financial sanctions is consistent with the approach of the United States, the European Union, Japan and Canada and is in line with the United Nations Security Council resolution 2231. We will use this inquiry to highlight Labor's hypocrisy on this issue as well as their legislative record and Australia's international obligations.

Question agreed to.