Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

In line with longstanding practice, motions that cannot be debated or amended should not deal with complex foreign policy matters. The creation and implementation of domestic laws is an internal matter for sovereign countries. The Australian government values a diverse and inclusive India while acknowledging that it is for individual countries to decide whom they recognise as citizens. We affirm our support for the democratic right to peaceful protest. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act is the subject of vigorous debate in India in which politicians, the media and the public are taking part.