Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

In line with the government's longstanding view, motions that cannot be debated or amended should not be dealt with in this chamber, particularly as they relate to complex foreign policy matters. The Australian government have expressed our concerns and note the statements of the US and the UK and many other nations in expressing concerns at the disappearance of Mr Khashoggi. There is a joint Turkish-Saudi investigation into the disappearance, and we call on all parties to the investigation to act transparently and in good faith and to cooperate fully. Australia's views on this matter have been made clear to the Saudi officials through formal channels.