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

At any time, as parliamentarians know as part of their daily work, Australian officials are dealing with many complex consular matters around the world, and every single case is different. Australia observes rules that apply to foreign nationals here within our jurisdiction and extends appropriate domestic protections. We expect all other countries to do the same.

We'll always call for our citizens to be accorded justice and procedural fairness in line with international norms, and Australia will hold countries to account for their international commitments and their obligations to comply with international law and practices. There must be a cost imposed for states who subject the citizens of other nations to arbitrary arrest and detention. Noting that international travel is restricted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we do strongly urge all Australians to monitor advice in relation to these matters on the Smartraveller website.