Bob Brown Tasmania, Australian Greens
4:34 pm
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
4:35 pm
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
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.