Statement on the crackdown on families of Iranian-Australian protestors in Iran

Joint media release: Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference   The Coalition is gravely concerned by media reports detailing the jailing of family of Iranian-Australian protestors by the regime in Tehran. Particularly concerning is the suggestion that this has been enabled by representatives of the regime in Australia.   If these allegations…

Visit to Papua New Guinea

This week I will travel to Papua New Guinea to understand the impact of development work, particularly in the health sphere, and undertake local meetings. Over five days I will visit Port Moresby and nearby towns of Kuriva, Kerea and Pari, as well as Goroka and Asaro. The visit will enable discussions with PNG officials,…