Ms KEARNEY (Cooper) (13:51): Recently we have heard incredibly alarming reports regarding the situation in West Papua that detail violence, unrest and the suppression of communication. While Australia recognises Indonesia's sovereignty over the Papuan province—a bipartisan position enshrined in the Lombok treaty—the right to protest is fundamental. Everyone should be able to peacefully protest without fear of reprisal or violence. Reports coming from West Papua suggest that this right is not being upheld and that reporting has been significantly limited due to the suspension of the internet in some parts of West Papua. It is vital that the internet be restored across the region to allow for the freedom of the press, for the fair and accurate reporting of events as they unfold and for access to information in times of crisis. Restrictions on access for foreign journalists should be lifted. Human rights officers should be allowed into the region, and the reports of violence and unrest related deaths should be fully and properly investigated. It is of the utmost importance that the human rights of all involved are respected. I urge all involved to exercise restraint and to respect the human rights of all those engaged in protest. As I said, it is a fundamental right of all communities to protest, and I appeal to everybody in West Papua to make sure that the people there have that right.