Democracy and human rights in Myanmar

Committee: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
Date referred: 25 November 2025
Submissions close: 30 January 2026
Reporting date: 28 February 2026

On the 25 November 2025 the Senate referred Democracy and human rights in Myanmar for inquiry and report by 28 February 2026.

 

Terms of Reference

The state of democracy and human rights in Myanmar, with specific consideration of the phased elections to be held from December, and the barriers to a return to an inclusive civilian democratic government.

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The state of democracy and human rights in Myanmar, with specific consideration of the phased elections to be held from December, and the barriers to a return to an inclusive civilian democratic government.

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Inquiry Status

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