Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 13, 2026

Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches

The group's "red lines" legislation, to be presented on Monday, would outlaw defence equipment, technology or services being used where they could breach Australia's international human rights obligations.

Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches

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The group's "red lines" legislation, to be presented on Monday, would outlaw defence equipment, technology or services being used where they could breach Australia's international human rights obligations.

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The group's "red lines" legislation, to be presented on Monday, would outlaw defence equipment, technology or services being used where they could breach Australia's international human rights obligations.

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