Bob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate calls on the Government to work with the Government of Indonesia to allow West Papua to participate in the act of self-determination to be carried out in accordance with international practice as determined by the United Nations.

Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Alan Ferguson (SA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for two minutes.

Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the Senate. The Australian government does not support this motion. Australia respects Indonesia’s territorial integrity, including its sovereignty over Papua and West Papua. The government strongly supports the development of the Papuan provinces as stable and prosperous parts of the Republic of Indonesia, including through the effective implementation of special autonomy and respect for human rights.

Question put.