Senate debates

Thursday, 16 November 2017

Questions without Notice

Yemen: Human Rights

2:43 pm

Photo of Peter Whish-WilsonPeter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the minister for her response. The UN's humanitarian chief has warned that the Saudi coalition's blockade will lead to potentially the world's worst famine in decades. Seven million people are on the brink of starvation and more than 50,000 children are expected to die of cholera this year alone. What is the Australian government's position on the Saudi blockade, and will you take this opportunity today to condemn the blockade and this impending human rights catastrophe?

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