The committee recommends that the Australian Government urgently make new commitments for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine as part of a comprehensive, multi‐year strategy.

Government Response to Recommendation 20

The Government notes this recommendation.

Australia has provided humanitarian funding to Ukraine to help meet the needs of the Ukrainian people each year since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. The Government is in close and regular contact with the Ukraine Government in Canberra and Kyiv to ensure we provide timely support that meets the needs of the Government and people of Ukraine.

Australia’s humanitarian assistance totals $85 million to date, including the announcement of $10 million on 31 May 2024 to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund, managed by the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund supports action to increase access to essentials such as water, food and shelter.

The Government continues to work with the international community and Ukraine to help address Ukraine’s humanitarian needs.