Page 4766 - Week 15 - Thursday, 21 November 1991

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Australia, particularly Federal politicians, should step from behind the facade and offer support and succour to the people of Timor who are suffering under the tyranny of the Indonesian regime.

I heard someone indicate today that Australia is one of the few member nations of the United Nations that acknowledge Indonesia's sovereignty over that territory. It is long past time that the Australian Government reconsidered that position and joined the majority of the world in seeking to provide self-determination for the people of Timor in their struggle against that oppressive regime. I hope that other members of this Assembly will join me in that wish.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Assembly adjourned at 11.29 pm until Monday, 25 November 1991, at 11.00 am

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