John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Hansard source

I have no briefing on that issue. If it is of assistance to Senator Trood I can certainly confirm that Australia has supported UN efforts on the issue. I do know that in June 2008 Australia co-sponsored an antipiracy resolution that was unanimously passed by the UN Security Council and I know that this resolution enables states and regional organisations to undertake all necessary means to combat piracy off Somalia’s coast in a manner consistent with international law, and the council is considering renewing the resolution. Senator, I have no briefing specifically on the matter that you have raised and I will need to ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he can address it for you.