Senator BERNARDI (South Australia) (11:56): I ask that general business notice of motion No. 669 standing in my name and the name of Senator Stephens for today relating to Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani be taken as a formal motion. I also indicate that I will be adding the name of Senator Fawcett to the motion. Leave granted. Senator BERNARDI: I, and also on behalf of Senator Stephens and Senator Fawcett, move: That the Senate— (a) supports freedom of religion as a universal human right; (b) does not support the imprisonment or persecution of individuals on the basis of their religious belief; (c) calls on the Iranian authorities to release Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani who has been sentenced to death for the sole reason of his refusal to recant his Christian faith; (d) recognises that this action is a breach of Iran’s international obligations, its own constitution and stated religious values; and (e) stands in solidarity with Pastor Nadarkhani, his family and all those who seek to practise their religion without fear of persecution. Question agreed to.