Anne Urquhart (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senators Wong and Moore, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

(i) the sixth anniversary of the civil war in Syria,

(ii) the conflict's tragic cost in human lives, with estimates being upwards of 470,000,

(iii) the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, with over half of all Syrians having been forced from their homes since the start of the conflict in 2011, and at least 13.5 million Syrians in need of assistance, and

(iv) the ongoing strain on Syria's neighbours with Syrian refugee populations displaced mainly in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq;

(b) acknowledges the ongoing contribution of the international community and civil society in responding to the Syrian conflict and humanitarian crisis with great compassion; and

(c) urges the Government to continue to work with the international community towards a long-term and sustainable solution in Syria, aimed at stabilising the region and restoring lasting peace and security for the civilian population.