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Introduce yourself first: What’s your name, where do you live, why are you reaching out?
Make your point: Why do you hope David Fawcett will support the adoption of a Global Magnitsky Act in Australia?
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David Fawcett is a Senator for South Australia. He’s also the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, and member of its Human Rights Sub-Committee, leading the inquiry into whether Australia should adopt its own version of a Global Magnitsky Act. If this Committee recommends to Parliament that it should adopt such a law, the chances of it succeeding become much stronger!
Senator Fawcett is a pilot, served as an officer with the Australian Army for 22 years, and later as a Defence and aviation consultant. He believes Australia needs to protect its long-term national interests and prioritise investment that protects and supports Australian business and jobs.
Senator Fawcett is married and has two children.
Connecting with Senator Fawcett on this issue:
The Global Magnitsky Act is a valuable tool in combating human rights abuses and gross corruption across the globe.
Australia cannot allow human rights abusers and money launderers to abuse Australia as a safe haven; not as a tourist destination, nor to hide their dirty money.
Adopting the Global Magnitsky Act helps Australia to uphold its commitment to the rule of law and protect all Australians.
