Motions — Human Rights, Cambodia—Electoral Process

I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I have now clarified the position about Mr Goff’s motion. He had indeed spoken to the office of the Leader of the House. I regret any inconvenience. It is perfectly proper for him to put his motion.

On that basis, is the member going to seek leave again?

💬 Hon Phil Goff: I will seek leave again.

Leave is sought to move a motion without debate. Is there any objection? There appears to be none.

I move, That this House note the recent report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia, which addresses the issue of election organisation and makes a number of recommendations in order for Cambodia’s general election in July 2013 to meet international standards for democratic elections and for urgent and long-term reforms to give Cambodians confidence in the electoral process, and calls on the Cambodian Government to hold free and fair elections in 2013 and to ensure that Opposition parties are able to participate fully in Cambodian politics without physical or judicial harassment or intimidation, including Opposition Leader, Sam Rainsy, as recommended by the United Nations Special Rapporteur.

Motion agreed to.

Question time resumed.