Australian Parliament Tables Motion Condemning China’s Assimilation of Tibetans

Australian MP Andrew Wallace tabled a motion on Tibet in Parliament on September 9, 2024, highlighting China's cultural assimilation of Tibetans. The motion called for respecting Tibetans' rights to choose their religious, cultural, and social policies, including the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. Wallace condemned China's attempts to control Tibetan religious practices, while fellow MP Susan Templeman urged the release of the Panchen Lama. The motion coincided with Tibet Lobby Day, organized by the Australia Tibet Council. According to the discussion, Australia expressed solidarity with Tibet, echoing global calls for Tibet's self-determination.