published by: World Tibet Network News, November 30, 1995

Forward by: Tibet Information Office - Australia

30 November 1995

That the Senate: -

a) notes that China has announced the selection of a new Panchen Lama in an attempt to overrule the Dalai Lama's choice of five months ago;

b) expresses:

I) dismay that China's actions represent a further erosion of the international principle of freedom of religion;

II) expresses support for the candidate recognised by His Holiness the Dalai lama as being the only legitimate Panchen Lama; and

c) urges China to respect the wishes of the Tibetan people by supporting the Panchen Lama as recognised by the Dalai Lama

(Senator Bourne moved the resolution. It was passed at 11.30 November 30, 1995)