Motion Passed in Australian Senate

SENATOR NATASHA STOTT DESPOJA

I give notice that on the next day of
sitting I shall move:

“That the Senate:

(1) notes that the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights applies to the treatment
of Falun Gong practitioners worldwide;

(2) reaffirms its commitment to
freedom of belief within Australia and recognises the freedom of Australians to
practise Falun Gong without fear of harassment;

(3) expresses its concern
regarding recent allegations that the Chinese Government is closely monitoring
the activities of Falun Gong practitioners in Australia; and,

(4) calls
on the Government to thoroughly investigate those allegations.”