Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government has expressed its concern with Cambodia's 2018 election process on multiple occasions, including directly to the Cambodian government and in statements to the UN Human Rights Council. Reflecting these concerns, Australia chose not to send observers to monitor the elections and was not represented at the inauguration of Cambodia's National Assembly. The Australian government welcomed the release of the opposition leader from house arrest and continues to urge Cambodia to allow free political participation and debate without violence or intimidation. Allegations of illegal activity by Cambodians in Australia have been referred to the relevant authorities.