5 February 2026
The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) recently made a submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for their inquiry into democracy and human rights in Myanmar.
Our submission focused on the barriers to a return to an inclusive democratic civilian government in Myanmar, and particularly the 1.6 million Myanmar nationals who are currently displaced, residing as refugees in neighbouring countries. Without an end to the current conflict and systemic measures to resolve the resulting humanitarian crisis, conditions necessary for the return of Myanmar nationals in safety and dignity remain elusive.
Our submission also focuses on Australia’s response to the ongoing Myanmar crisis both diplomatically and through aid and development. While RCOA strongly supports current efforts by the Australian Government, we outline further recommendations below that we believe Australia should undertake to further assist in helping to resolve the current crisis in Myanmar.
Read our submission below:
