Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches
Australian crossbench MPs are introducing 'red lines' legislation to ban the export of military equipment that could be used in human rights breaches. The bill specifically targets parts for F-35 fighter jets currently used by the Israeli military in Gaza.
Why it matters
This legislative push highlights the ongoing tension between national defense manufacturing and international human rights obligations.
Independent senators Fatima Payman and senator David Pocock. Pocock says his constituents contact him most about ‘human rights and the Gaza genocide’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Independent senators Fatima Payman and senator David Pocock. Pocock says his constituents contact him most about ‘human rights and the Gaza genocide’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australian politics Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches ‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jets
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Crossbench MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps will put pressure on the Albanese government to ban Australian goods from being used by the Israeli military – including for F-35 fighter jets – by introducing a bill designed to force it to adhere to international obligations.
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