Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Australia has, with multiple partners, made a number of joint statements on concerning developments in Hong Kong, including previously with Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. We have also done so with partners on the UN Human Rights Council and the UN General Assembly. These have included the imposition of the national security law, the disqualification of legislative council candidates, the postponement of elections and the violence during pro-democracy protests last year and early this year, including by Hong Kong authorities. The importance of continuing to monitor and speak in defence of the rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong is an ongoing focus of the Australian government.