Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism and Member for Oatley, Mr Mark Coure MP. Photo: www.theleader.com.au
Ishtartv.com - anc.org.au
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
SYDNEY: On May 28th, 2026, the Shadow Minister for
Multiculturalism and Member for Oatley, Mr Mark Coure MP, tabled a notice of
motion in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, calling for the Federal
Government to recognise the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides.
The Notice of Motion reads as follows:
That this House:
- Acknowledges
that 24 April 2026 marks the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by
the Ottoman Empire, which claimed the lives of 1.5 million Armenians and
over a million Greeks and Assyrians.
- Reaffirms
its condemnation of the genocide of the Assyrians, Armenians and Greeks.
- Recognises
the humanitarian efforts of ANZAC soldiers and Australian civilians who
came to the aid of genocide survivors.
- Calls
on the Commonwealth Government to formally recognise the genocide of the
Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians.
The motion builds on New South Wales'
long-standing record of recognising the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides,
with both houses of the NSW Parliament having previously passed resolutions
acknowledging these crimes against humanity and honouring the memory of their
victims.
By calling on the Commonwealth Government to formally recognise the genocides,
Mr Coure's motion highlights the growing bipartisan support for federal
recognition and underscores the importance of truth, remembrance and the prevention
of future atrocities.
The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) welcomed the motion,
thanking Mr Coure for his continued leadership and principled advocacy on
issues of importance to Armenian-, Assyrian- and Greek-Australians.
ANC-AU Political Affairs Director, Sebastian Majarian, said: “For more than a
century, the descendants of genocide survivors have worked tirelessly to ensure
that the truth of these atrocities is acknowledged and remembered. Mr Coure's
motion is a powerful affirmation that New South Wales stands on the side of
historical truth and justice.”
“Recognition is not simply about honouring the victims and survivors of the
Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides. It is also about sending a clear
message that crimes against humanity can never be erased, denied or forgotten.
We thank Mr Coure for once again demonstrating his unwavering support for our
communities and for federal recognition of these genocides.”
The motion is expected to be debated in the New South Wales Legislative
Assembly at a future sitting date.
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