Opened the debate
Scamps contended that the nation bears obligations under global rules to stop mass killings and unlawful control of territory, yet local statutes have major loopholes. He pointed out that more than 350 authorisations for arms sales to Israel were granted from 2017 to 2023, and major commerce with the United Arab Emirates persists, lacking checks on aiding war crimes. Scamps explained the legislation fills these voids by mandating oversight of military goods, halting funding for firms tied to unlawful settlements, and creating an Anti-Genocide Commissioner. He noted the Future Fund’s multi-million dollar stakes in entities connected to the Myanmar armed forces, showing the need for stricter bans beyond ministerial choice. Scamps finished by saying the measure stops Australia from gaining from human misery and matches local rules with global duties.