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Appeal: Our Voice is Our Truth – Despite China’s transnational repression, Tibetans in Australia will not be silenced
They escaped from Tibet because speaking the truth meant surveillance, arrest, imprisonment, and torture – for seeking the return of the Dalai Lama, for preserving Tibetan language, for wishing a life with dignity and basic human rights. And still, here in Australia, the shadow of the Chinese Government looms over them. We cannot allow this repression to cross our borders unchecked.
EMAIL ACTION: Urge Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Stand Up for Tibet During Zhao Leji’s Visit
Chinese Communist Party official Zhao Leji is visiting Australia to meet with the Australian Government. Take action by emailing the Foreign Minister to press Leji for CCP to return to negotiation with the Dalai Lama about the unresolved and ongoing Sino-Tibet conflict.
2026 Tibet Calendar: Great Compassion
2026 Tibet Calendar: Great Compassion – Limited quantity now available for preorder, to be delivered by Christmas.
Brisbane Exclusive Movie Screening: Wisdom of Happiness – A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama
Join us in Brisbane for the exclusive movie screening of ‘Wisdom of Happiness a heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama’.
Little Tibet Tour 2025
Little Tibet tour 2025 to Dharamsala India
Canberra Exclusive Movie Screening: Wisdom of Happiness – A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama
Join us in Canberra for the exclusive movie screening of ‘Wisdom of Happiness a heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama’.
Freedom for Tibet Raffle 2025
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.
Tibetan Communities of Australia Offer Long-Life Prayer to the Dalai Lama
8 October 2025: Leaders and members from the Tibetan communities of Australia offered His Holiness the Dalai Lama long-life prayer.
Outdoor clothing company Arc’teryx face backlash after failed fireworks stunt in Tibet
Arc’teryx, global outdoor clothing brand, partnered with Chinese Communist Party-affiliated pyro-technician to explode massive fireworks in the remote and extremely fragile environment of Shigatse in occupied-Tibet.
Australia at UN: No government should interfere in selection of the Dalai Lama
23 Sep 2025: Australia’s statement at the UN’s 60th Human Rights Council session emphasises that governments should not interfere in selection of religious leaders including the Dalai Lama.
UN raise concerns about China’s interference in Dalai Lama’s succession in letter to Chinese Government
16 Sep 2025: UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner publicly shared a letter sent on 15 July 2025 by UN Special Rapporteurs which expressed grave concern over China’s interference in the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama and the enforced disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Cheokyi Nyima.
Tibet Lobby Day 2025
Australia Tibet Council’s annual Tibet Lobby Day for 2025 was held on 1 and 2 September 2025. This year at Tibet Lobby Day our Tibetan community delegates raised Chinese Government’s transnational repression of Tibetans in Australia, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and the Chinese colonial boarding school system, in their meetings with Parliamentarians and Government to raise concerns of the community directly with Australia’s decision-makers.
Bowral Exclusive Movie Screening: Wisdom of Happiness – A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama
Join us in Bowral for the exclusive movie screening of ‘Wisdom of Happiness a heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama’.
Action – Email your Parliamentarians: Meet Tibet Lobby Day
We need your help in encouraging the newly elected 48th Parliament, to meet with our Tibetan community delegates on Tibet Lobby Day 2025. Share your concerns and let your Parliamentarians know that you care about human rights in Tibet.
Parliamentary Group for Tibet celebrates the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday
30 Jul 2025: Members of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet (AAPGT) celebrated His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday, at a dinner event co-hosted by Australia Tibet Council and the Tibet Information Office, coinciding with the first sitting weeks of the new 48th Federal Parliament.
Sydney Exclusive Movie Screening: Wisdom of Happiness – A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama
Join us in Sydney for the exclusive movie screening of ‘Wisdom of Happiness a heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama’.
In the News: Dalai Lama reaffirms position on selection of successor during 90th Birthday celebration.
In July 2025, His Holiness the Dalai Lama upon turning 90, made a statement reaffirming his position on the reincarnation process for the lineage of the Dalai Lamas. He once again stated that the authority to appoint the next Dalai Lama remains solely with the Gaden Phodrang Trust and no interference from the Chinese Government will be accepted. Read Media articles relevant to Australia regarding the topic.
Lismore Exclusive Movie Screening: Wisdom of Happiness – A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama
Join us in Lismore for the exclusive movie screening of ‘Wisdom of Happiness a heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama’.
Gold Coast Exclusive Movie Screening: Wisdom of Happiness – A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama
Join us in the Gold Coast for the exclusive movie screening of ‘Wisdom of Happiness a heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama’.
Blue Mountains Exclusive Movie Screening: Wisdom of Happiness – A heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama
Join us in Blue Mountains for the exclusive movie screening of ‘Wisdom of Happiness a heart-to-heart with the Dalai Lama’.