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Emerson Cowardly On West Papua: Greens
Dr. Richard Di Natale
Greens Senator for
Victoria
28/02/12
The split in the Labor party over West Papua is very disappointing, said Senator Richard Di Natale, Greens' spokesperson for West Papua.
"Acting Foreign Minister Craig Emerson instructed caucus members to not attend the Greens hosting of International Parliamentarians for West Papua today but was defied by several brave caucus members," said Senator Di Natale.
"It's disappointing that there is any division over protecting the fundamental human rights of our neighbours in West Papua.
"Craig Emerson's stance on this issue is cowardly.
"I'm pleased that a number of Labor party members took a stand today and I'm hopeful that they will continue to rally against any future Foreign Affairs Minister who attempts to deny our long suffering neighbours their most fundamental human rights."
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