13th Feb 2019, 4:02 PM – Senate Motions - Al-Araibi, Mr Hakeem - Refer to Committee

The majority voted against a motion introduced by Tas Senator Nick McKim (Greens), which means it failed.

Motion text

That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 2 April 2019:

The role of the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in the recent detention in Thailand of Mr Hakeem Al-Araibi, with particular reference to:

(a) processes that led to Australia notifying Thailand that Mr Al-Araibi was travelling, and the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice;

(b) the actions of the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the AFP following Mr Al-Araibi's arrest in Thailand;

(c) the actions of Australian authorities in relation to Mr Al-Araibi's arrest and detention;

(d) the duty of care Australia owes its citizens and permanent residents who are at risk of facing inhumane treatment overseas;

(e) the operation of the INTERPOL Red Notice system, and whether it adequately protects the rights of Australian citizens and permanent residents;

(f) measures that could be implemented to prevent similar cases from occurring in future; and

(g) any other related matters.