Rachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Steele-John, I seek leave to move an amendment to the motion.

Leave granted.

At the request of Senator Steele-John, I move:

Omit sub-paragraph (a)(i), substitute:

(i) what the stated objectives of Australia's participation in Afghanistan were, whether these were met, and whether the strategies to achieve these objectives were effective,

(ia) the effectiveness and accountability of political and military leadership in working to the stated aims of Australia's participation in the war,

Omit sub-paragraph (c)(iv), substitute:

(iv) protect Australian citizens, visa holders, and Afghan nationals who supported Australian forces, where they remain in Afghanistan, and people left vulnerable to violent persecution due the circumstances of the withdrawal - this includes, but is not limited to, women, LGBTIQ+ people, children, members of ethnic groups, human rights advocates, Afghan Government officials, journalists, academics and alumni of Australian universities,

(v) protect and promote the human rights of people in Afghanistan and our ongoing humanitarian obligations, and

(vi) coordinate with ongoing investigations by the Office of the Special Investigator and the Australian Federal Police on the alleged war crimes committed by Australian Special Forces; and