George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

On 29 July last year, Malaysia, on behalf of the countries represented on the joint investigation team, tabled a draft resolution on the establishment of an ad hoc international criminal tribunal to prosecute crimes connected with the shooting down of MH17. We are deeply disappointed that Russia used its power as one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to veto the draft resolution. Those responsible for crimes connected with the shooting down of MH17 will not, however, be able to hide behind the Russian veto, for the members of the JIT remain resolute that the perpetrators be held to account. UN Security Council resolution 2166 demands that those responsible for the outrage be held to account and requires all states to cooperate fully with efforts to establish their accountability. We are determined to play our part to do so.