Australian Greens Secure Senate Inquiry Into Transnational Repression
'We have heard about officials filming protests, families overseas hauled in for questioning over a relative's social media post,' said Senator Shoebridge.
TL;DR
- The Australian Senate will investigate transnational repression and foreign interference.
- Diaspora communities and dissidents in Australia facing foreign government threats can make submissions.
- The inquiry was secured by the Australian Greens.
- An inquiry involves a detailed investigation by senators requiring evidence gathering.