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

‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jets

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Crossbench MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps will put pressure on the Albanese government to ban Australian goods from being used by the Israeli military – including for F-35 fighter jets – by introducing a bill designed to force it to adhere to international obligations.

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.