Jane Prentice (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I recently met with Ms Berge and a local delegation from the Thai people of Queensland, who presented me with letters for the Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Included with these letters was a petition, as well as some photographs of their activities in Brisbane and around the world showing their support for the Thai military. They believe the military coup will keep Thailand safe and help to prevent further violence. They also support an election after reforms—sharing the desire to see a free and fair election for true democracy.

Upon receiving this petition from my constituents, I sought to submit it to the Standing Committee on Petitions. Unfortunately, however, the petition does not conform to standing orders and cannot be accepted in its current form. I commend my constituents and the Thai people of Queensland for standing up for the future they would like to see for Thailand. I share their desire to see peace, fair elections and democracy return to Thailand.

I seek leave to table these documents so they can be placed on the parliamentary record.

Bruce Scott (Maranoa, Deputy-Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted to table them as a document.

Jane Prentice (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the House.