Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the chamber. Australian governments, coalition and Labor, have long recognised Indonesian sovereignty over the Papua provinces. It is also widely recognised by the international community. The government condemns all acts of violence in the Papua provinces whether directed at civilians or at security personnel. All credible allegations of human rights abuses should be investigated. Our embassy officials visit these provinces regularly and engage deeply with civil society, NGOs and religious leaders. Claims of extinction are false and irresponsible depiction of current reality in West Papua.