On 11 October 2024, the Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, will conduct its second public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty.
The Subcommittee will today hear evidence from international human rights organisations, civil society groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Chair of the Subcommittee, Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, stated that, “the Subcommittee looks forward to hearing from groups working in countries that retain the death penalty or with experience working with people who have fled countries where the death penalty is imposed.”
“This frontline knowledge will help the Subcommittee better identify the challenges and the opportunities for Australia in continuing to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. We also look forward to hearing what more the Australian Government can do to support their work and to further aid the global push for abolition.”
Further information about the Committee’s inquiry is available on the Committee’s website.
Media inquiries
Office of Maria Vamvakinou MP (Member for Calwell; Chair, Human Rights Subcommittee)
Ph: 0477 963 459
Email: Maria.Vamvakinou.MP@aph.gov.au
For background information
Committee Secretariat
Ph: 02 6277 2313
Email: jscfadt@aph.gov.au
For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.
