Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Families and Communities) Share this | Hansard source

I brought this motion to the Senate today because of concern amongst my constituents for the Saharawi people. This motion largely restates the UN's position on Western Sahara and Australia's endorsement of it. As a DFAT official explained at estimates earlier this year, we support UN efforts to find an enduring settlement for the people of Western Sahara. During our time on the UN Security Council Australia participated in regular consultations on the issue. We commend the ongoing efforts of the UN mission and the Secretary-General's personal envoy, who is attempting to resolve the issue. I hope resolution is achieved. The people of the Western Sahara deserve it.