Australian Parliamentary Group Expresses Condolence for Tibet Earthquake Victims

The Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group, on January 10, 2025, expressed condolences to victims of the January 7 earthquake in Tibet. Co-chairs Susan Templeman MP, Senator Dean Smith, and Senator Barbara Pocock urged China to ensure aid efforts respect Tibetan rights and cultural heritage. They emphasized the earthquake’s impact on an already vulnerable population under Chinese occupation. Separately, Dr. Sophie Scamps, Federal MP for Mackellar, called for an urgent Australian response and pressed Chinese authorities to share disaster information transparently for effective international assistance. Both statements highlighted the need for prioritizing affected individuals' safety and welfare.