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Aust.: Howard on APEC and CHOGM
Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 8:10 pm | Australian Government
I will travel to Busan, Korea, on Wednesday 16 November to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ meeting. I will then travel to Pakistan for a bilateral visit and to Malta for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) ... More >>
Security at Australia’s Nuclear Facility
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 7:31 pm | Australian Government
ANSTO* would like to reassure members of the community that men arrested in relation to terrorism last week did not enter its site at any time and the integrity of the facility’s security was not compromised. ANSTO’s security is taken very seriously ... More >>
Howard on Boeing workers; Hicks; anti-terror leg.
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 7:27 pm | Australian Government
Transcript of the Prime Minister the Hon John Howard MP Doorstop Interview, Tomaree Education Centre, Salamander Bay More >>
Australia To Host PSI Exercise In 2006
Monday, 14 November 2005, 12:17 am | Australian Government
Australia will host a major Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) exercise early next year, Defence Minister Robert Hill, and Justice and Customs Minister Chris Ellison, announced today. More >>
Aust.: Further ADF Deployment To Afghanistan
Monday, 14 November 2005, 12:12 am | Australian Government
A small contingent of three Australian Defence Force personnel will be deployed to Afghanistan early next year as part of the Canadian led Multinational Brigade to be based in Kandahar, Defence Minister Robert Hill has announced today. More >>
Australia Gives $2 Million to Help Women in Africa
Monday, 14 November 2005, 12:10 am | Australian Government
Australia will provide $2 million over the next two years to further fund the work of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, in treating women with the debilitating condition, obstetric fistula. More >>
Aust.: Video Link evidence for terrorism cases
Monday, 14 November 2005, 12:08 am | Australian Government
Legislation passed by Parliament today will enhance the Australian Government’s continuing efforts to combat terrorism by assisting the prosecution of terrorism and related offences, Attorney-General Philip Ruddock has announced. More >>
Anti-Terrorism Bill - Urgent Amendment Introduced
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 5:11 pm | Australian Government
Today the Government will introduce into the House of Representatives an urgent amendment to Australia’s counter-terrorism legislation and seek the passage of the amendment through all stages tonight. The President of the Senate will recall the Senate for ... More >>
New Recruitment Game Bound to Attract
Friday, 7 October 2005, 3:20 pm | Australian Government
Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence De-Anne Kelly today launched another initiative in attracting young Australians to consider a career in the Australian Defence Force. More >>
Native title issues not going to court in Aust.
Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 6:44 pm | Australian Government
The increased take-up of indigenous land use agreements (ILUAs) around Australia reflects a national trend for negotiating native title issues, rather than taking the disputes to court, according to the President of the National Native Title Tribunal ... More >>
Aust steps up battle on indigenous family violence
Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 6:42 pm | Australian Government
Helping Indigenous communities stamp out family violence and take better care of children is a key focus of three new projects jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory Governments. More >>
Interview with PM Howard on Bali bombings
Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 6:40 pm | Australian Government
Last night I spoke to the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. I expressed my condolences to him on the loss of Indonesian lives, he in turn expressed his sadness at the loss of Australian lives and the injuries that had been done. He assured me ... More >>
West Papuan dance troupe's property seized, Aust.
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 9:59 pm | Australian Government
The seizure of equipment and costumes from a visiting West Papuan dance troupe is entirely justified and necessary for Australia to maintain its quarantine standards. More >>
Significant weapons seizure in Sydney
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 9:56 pm | Australian Government
Customs has seized one of the largest quantities of illegal weapons ever discovered in Australia during raids on five premises in southern Sydney. More >>
Aust: Contempt Proceedings Against Journalists
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 9:54 pm | Australian Government
Attorney-General Philip Ruddock has asked the Commonwealth Solicitor-General to seek leave of the Victorian County Court to appear on his behalf in possible contempt proceedings against two Herald Sun journalists. More >>
Aust: Man allegedly brought 7 Solomon Islanders in
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 9:52 pm | Australian Government
A nine month AFP investigation into a 58-year-old Cairns man who allegedly brought seven Solomon Islanders into Australia illegally culminated in his arrest and court appearance today. More >>
Aust. Border Security: Biometrics, Passport Alerts
Monday, 3 October 2005, 10:10 pm | Australian Government
Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone today said trials of two new systems at Sydney airport could help dramatically strengthen Australia’s border security. More >>
Aust. & Indonesia Forge Closer Trade, Investment
Monday, 3 October 2005, 9:51 pm | Australian Government
Australia and Indonesia have strengthened commercial ties through a Trade and Investment Framework (TIF) signed today by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Mark Vaile and Indonesian Trade Minister, Dr Mari Pangestu. More >>
Papua New Guinean PM visits Australia
Monday, 3 October 2005, 9:47 pm | Australian Government
I am pleased to advise that the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Sir Michael Somare, will make an official visit to Australia from 3-6 October 2005 as a guest of the Australian Government. More >>
Special Forces In Action In Afghanistan
Wednesday, 28 September 2005, 10:20 pm | Australian Government
Defence Minister Robert Hill has visited the troops who are part of Australia’s Special Forces Task Group at their new base in Afghanistan. More >>
