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Federal Election 2025: Tibet Policy Scorecard
Do you know which parties contesting this Federal Election support Tibet? Our scorecard shows you which parties have answered our questions on their commitment to supporting Tibet.
Federal Election 2025: Individual Candidate Responses
We approached the candidates in key federal electorates to better understand their position on Tibet and the human rights abuses being carried out against Tibetans. Here are their responses.
Email Federal Election Candidates about your concerns regarding human rights in Tibet
Use our email action to let your 2025 Federal Election Candidates know that Tibet matters to you!
Brisbane Dalai Lama Birthday Celebration 2025
Join fellow friends of Tibet in celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday party in Brisbane.
Suspicious Death of Tibetan Religious Leader Trulku Hungkar Dorje
On 8 April, 2025 the Central Tibetan Administration in a media release shared that Tibetan religious leader Trulku Hungkar Dorje had been declared dead in Vietnam under suspicious circumstances.
Vietnam: Investigate Suspicious Death of Tibetan Rinpoche
Highly respected Tibetan leader, Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, died under suspicious circumstances in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in late March 2025. We are extremely concerned about what happened and need answers from the Vietnamese government.
66 Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day
On Monday 10 March, 2025, Tibetans across Australia will gather to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day.
Mini Raffle for Tibet 2025
Enter the Mini Raffle for Tibet to support ATC’s campaigns for human rights in Tibet. Win a $1000 Travel Voucher
On the verge of losing a generation
20 Feb 2025: The American show ‘Frontline’ by PBS has released its investigative documentary on the Chinese colonial boarding schools titled ‘Battle for Tibet’.
Even in Australia, many Tibetans do not feel free
Transnational Repression for Tibetans occurs when the Government of China monitors, intimidates and tries to control the actions of exiled Tibetans – this can happen here in Australia, or anywhere in the world where Tibetans live in exile.
Tragedy for Tibet – 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits on 7th Jan 2025
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Dingri, Shigatse in Tibet on 7th January 2025.
Videos Show Principal Beating Tibetan Child in Boarding School
Australia Tibet Council has received reports from our partner organisation Tibet Action Institute, that a young Tibetan boy forced into China’s State-run boarding school system in Tibet was beaten by the school principal.
Meeting the Dalai Lama taught me…
As a Mum of three daughters (aged 6, 9 and 11), leaving my family for two..
Result of Freedom for Tibet Raffle 2024
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets in our Freedom for Tibet Raffle 2024. The lucky winners of the $4,299 eBike and Green Tara print are…
Statement mentioning Tibet delivered by Australia at Third Committee, 24th plenary meeting, 79th session of UN General Assembly – 22 Oct 2024
Statement on Tibet delivered by Australia at Third Committee, 24th plenary meeting, 79th session of UN General Assembly – 22 Oct 2024.
Freedom for Tibet Raffle
Enter the Freedom for Tibet Raffle for a chance to win a $4299 electric bike or Art print by legendary Tibetan artist, Karma Phuntsok, worth $600.
Tibet Lobby Day 2024
Australia Tibet Council had the annual Tibet Lobby Day for 2024 on 9th September this year. The Tibet Lobby Day brings Tibetans to meet with Parliamentarians and Government and raise key areas of concern for the Tibetan community in Australia.
Opera House: Stop Tibetan cultural & religious appropriation
Join us in emailing the Opera House to stop concert that appropriates Tibetan cultural & religion
Dr Gyal Lo, eye-witness of Chinese colonial boarding schools visits Australia
In July 2024, Australia Tibet Council took Dr Gyal Lo, eye-witness of Chinese colonial boarding schools to share his experience and research on Tibet’s Stolen Children
Australian Parliamentarians Statement on the Dalai Lama’s 89th Birthday
6th July 2024 – The Co-Chairs of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group have congratulated the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 89th Birthday and affirmed their support for Tibet in the parliament.