UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEBATE ON THE USE OF THE VETO
01 May 2024
Statement by H.E. Ms Rebecca Bryant, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations
Mr President,
Thank you for convening this meeting.
Australia was a proud co-sponsor of the veto initiative [resolution 76/262].
Australia sees the veto initiative as an important mechanism for promoting Security Council transparency and accountability.
We thank the United States for its explanation of the use of the veto on 18 April.
We note that there will be a substantial debate during the resumed Tenth Emergency Special Session later in May, and Australia will make more detailed comments at that time.
Meanwhile, we repeat our demands for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire leading to a sustainable ceasefire, the release of all hostages and that international humanitarian law be upheld.
Thank you.