There was a real opportunity in the Senate today to do the right thing; to protect humanitarian workers and the people they serve. A humanitarian carve-out to Australia’s sanctions laws would bring us in line with our allies and uphold our commitment to principled aid. While the amendment was lost (a missed opportunity for Australia to lead with humanity and principle) it was encouraging to see broad agreement across parties on the need for a humanitarian exemption. What’s needed now is a clear timeline. We urge the Government to make this reform a priority. Humanitarian assistance should never be a casualty of bureaucracy or politics. Learn more about why this reform matters. https://bit.ly/4nJgNFf
It's encouraging to see the bipartisan agreement on the need for a humanitarian exemption and we hope the Government makes this a priority. Humanitarian assistance should never be a casualty of bureaucracy or politics.