Second Reading Speeches

Anti-Genocide Bill 1999 [2004]

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
GREIG, Brian
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
39

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Summary

Amends the

Genocide Convention Act 1949
to implement Australia's obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, to ensure that genocide is unlawful in Australia.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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