Australia’s leading human rights groups have urged the federal government to sever all military ties to Myanmar. 

This comes after the UN recommended Myanmar's top military generals be investigated for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes about a month ago. 

The United States, UK and European Union have all taken steps to suspend military cooperation with the Myanmar military.

Australia maintains an arms embargo, but rights groups are concerned the government continues to offer the Myanmar military support through humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping and English-language training.