Senate debates Petitions

Vietnam: Human Rights


Ron Boswell

Ron Boswell Queensland, National Party

11:58 am

I seek leave to make a statement on the petition that has been lodged relating to human rights in Vietnam.

John Hogg

John Hogg President

Leave is granted for one minute.

Ron Boswell

Ron Boswell Queensland, National Party

I note that Vietnamese people are presently in the gallery. I point out that a petition has been lodged for presentation from 55,361 citizens requesting that the Senate support more active community involvement in the Australia-Vietnam human rights dialogue.