The Bill recognises the urgent need to respect and promote the prevention and punishment of genocides and related atrocity crimes in Australia and across the world.
The bill should be supported because it enhances Australia's commitment to international human rights standards by preventing complicity in genocide and related crimes. It ensures that Australian-made defence goods and technologies are not used to violate fundamental human rights, aligning with the principles of non-discrimination and promoting global democratic values. The bill also strengthens Australia's role in international efforts to prevent genocide and atrocity crimes [Judgment]. By integrating these safeguards, the bill promotes a more ethical and responsible export regime, contributing to global peace and stability.
The bill should be opposed because it could potentially limit Australia's ability to engage in international trade and defence collaborations, impacting national economic interests. By imposing stringent controls, the bill may hinder the competitiveness of Australian defence exports, affecting jobs and economic growth [Judgment]. Furthermore, the bill could be perceived as an overreach of legislative power, imposing unnecessary restrictions on Australian businesses and impacting the nation's global standing in the defence industry.
2024-11-28
Before Senate
THORPE, Sen Lidia; PAYMAN, Sen Fatima
Unspecified
National Security, Defence, Discrimination / Human Rights