Senate debates

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Questions without Notice

Russia

2:33 pm

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I think, Senator Payman, you're asking me to make an assurance about Indian refinery revenue. We are not the government that has responsibility for what occurs in the refineries that you outline. I revert to my previous answer, which is, firstly, we have sanctioned Russia—and both parties of government have supported this. Secondly, we have expanded that to include the shadow fleet. Thirdly, we are looking at how we might further deal with the issue of importation from a third country, but, at this stage, the mechanisms for that to be tracked don't exist. Fourthly, I would encourage businesses to ensure that their supply chains reflect the position of the Australian community, which is obviously very supportive of Ukraine and very keen to ensure that there is no support flowing to Russia for their illegal and immoral war. (Time expired)

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