To the honourable the President and members of the Senate in Parliament Assembled:

The petition of certain residents and/or citizens of Australia, draws the attention of the Senate to the application of Khin Maung Tunn, a national of Myanmar (Burma), currently residing at 2 Dillwynnia Grove, Heathcote New South Wales, for the protection of the Commonwealth of Australia as a political refugee.

Khin Maung Tunn was an active member of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar, and has continued his political activities in Australia for the promotion of the cause of democracy in Myanmar.

In Myanmar, he suffered both imprisonment and professional disadvantage for his support of democratic principles.

Additionally, his family's relationship, friendship and support for the persecuted leader of the democratic movement in Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, have drawn the intimidating attention of the military government in Myanmar.

Consequently, it is our belief that Khin Maung Tunn is in extreme and life threatening danger should he be refused protection, and forced by the Australian Government to return to Myanmar.

Your petitioners therefore request the Senate to do all in its power to ensure that Khin Maung Tunn is provided with protection as a political refugee and is allowed to reside in Australia permanently, or alternatively, that he be granted permanent residency as an act of compassion on humanitarian grounds.