Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of
Australia
MEDIA
RELEASE 28/08/2012
Open Access to
West Papua
In light of last night’s story on ABC’s
7.30 Report, Senator John Madigan and Democratic Labor Party Federal Secretary
Mark Farrell are renewing their calls for the Australian government to demand
complete openness and transparency from the Indonesian Government.
“The DLP has opposed the occupation of West
Papua since Indonesian troops first landed decades ago and Senator Madigan has
been fighting for the recognition of the people of West Papua since being
elected to the Senate,” Mark Farrell said.
“It is clear to me that what Indonesia is
imposing in West Papua is not democratic rule but a totalitarian regime over a
country it wrongly claims ownership.”
“The Australian government needs to stop
turning a blind eye to what will one day be recognised as the genocide
happening on our doorstep.”
“If Indonesia is seriously expecting us to
believe it is not engaged in the oppression of the West Papuan people then they
must allow human rights observers and international journalists in to the
country.”
“Indonesia is not being transparent with
the Australian people or the Australian government.”
“It is difficult to understand how the
government of a democratic country like Australia can ignore the oppressive
behaviour of a neighbouring country.”
“I want to know if Australian tax payers
are financing the Indonesian oppression of the people of West Papua, and to
what extent is the Australian military assisting the Indonesian government
their efforts.”
“The people of Australia deserve a clear
answer.”
Laura Methorst 0431 239 182
