Terms of Reference

The human rights implications of recent violence in Iran, with particular reference to:

  1. the recent violence against women and girls by Iranian authorities;
  2. opportunities for nations that value human rights to support those being persecuted and oppressed in Iran;
  3. the potential application of sanctions on those responsible for the widespread violence and killing of women, girls and protesters in Iran;
  4. the appropriateness of Iran’s ongoing status on the UN Commission on the Status of Women;
  5. other actions available to the Australian Government and other like-minded nations to respond to human rights abuses in Iran; and
  6. any other related matters.

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About this inquiry

Inquiry into the human rights implications of recent violence in Iran.



Past Public Hearings

21 Dec 2022: Canberra
28 Nov 2022: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Report tabled

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