Senate debates

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Questions without Notice

Ukraine

2:04 pm

Photo of David FawcettDavid Fawcett (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, you are correct, and I will repeat that here: Australia is well placed to help Ukraine's recovery, particularly with our world-class expertise in removing landmines and unexploded ordnance. The UN stats confirm that such devices have killed or injured over 800 people, including 94 children, since Russia's illegal invasion began in February 2022. Your department has confirmed that there is $12.9 million uncommitted from the humanitarian emergency fund. Will you use this to support de-mining operations urgently needed in Ukraine?

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