Richard Di Natale (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

The Greens will support this motion. It's, again, interesting what the government defines as a contentious foreign policy motion. It seems if they agree with it, they're happy for it to be discussed. But let's be clear about this: the Greens support this motion. It is so disappointing—in fact, it's shameful—that, after Cambodia's recent sham elections, we still aren't seeing any action from this government. Other countries have taken a stand. Indeed, eminent Australians right across Australia—people like Michael Kirby—are speaking out and taking action. But it seems the Turnbull government is prepared to sit on its hands.

Not long ago, this Senate passed a motion urging Hun Sen to allow his citizens democratic rights. That was a Greens' motion. We now know that he hasn't allowed democracy in his country. It's time for sanctions against Hun Sen and his cronies—not just mealy-mouthed words of concern. Let's end that shameful refugee deal and let's stand up for the Cambodian people.

Question agreed to.