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Regional Forum On Natural Disaster Response
Thursday, 15 September 2005, 12:19 am | Australian Government
Australia and the ASEAN Regional Forum are working together to develop coordinated disaster responses to improve the region's ability to respond to natural disasters. More >>
Conviction of second Embassy Bomber
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 9:24 pm | Australian Government
Indonesia's courts have delivered another blow to terrorism with the conviction today of Achmad Hasan (alias Purnomo) for his role in the bombing of the Australian Embassy. More >>
Conviction of Australian Embassy Bomber, Indonesia
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 9:23 pm | Australian Government
I welcome the demonstration today of Indonesia's commitment to fight terrorism with the conviction of Rois (alias Iwan Dharmawan) for his role the bombing of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on 9 September 2004. More >>
Report on food in Baxter Detention Centre
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 9:12 pm | Australian Government
‘The review indicates that not all of the required food standards at Baxter have been met. This is a disappointing result and I have instructed my department to work with Global Solutions Limited (GSL) to make all of the necessary changes. More >>
Japan: Lower House Elections
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 9:07 pm | Australian Government
Australia congratulates Prime Minister Koizumi and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition on their re-election to Government in Sunday's Japanese Lower House election. More >>
Minister Cuts Razor Wire in Aust. Detention Centre
Monday, 12 September 2005, 9:29 pm | Australian Government
Minister for Immigration, Amanda Vanstone, today cut razor wire that surrounds the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre, marking the start of work to remove it from fences. More >>
Volunteer Activities in Detention Centres Continue
Monday, 12 September 2005, 9:25 pm | Australian Government
Minister for Immigration, Senator Amanda Vanstone, has questioned media and union attacks on the current practice of allowing immigration detainees to engage voluntarily in useful and meaningful activity. More >>
Australia: Counter-Terrorism Laws Strengthened
Monday, 12 September 2005, 9:22 pm | Australian Government
In anticipation of the special Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting on counter-terrorism to be held on 27 September, I announce a number of proposals to further strengthen Australia’s counter-terrorism laws. These proposals are designed ... More >>
Aust. Defence Minister Opens Facilities, $20m prog
Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 9:34 pm | Australian Government
Defence Minister, Senator Robert Hill, today opened new facilities in Canberra for the $20M collaborative Defence and Industry Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation (RPDE) program, which is designed to achieve rapid and substantial improvements in ... More >>
Australian Senate to debate Telstra legislation
Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 9:30 pm | Australian Government
The Government will tomorrow introduce the legislation relating to the full sale of Telstra, the Manager for Government Business in the Senate, Senator Chris Ellison, said today. More >>
Australia to Fund New Aceh Reconstruction Work
Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 6:45 pm | Australian Government
Australian and Indonesian Ministers today announced the allocation of $88 million for new reconstruction projects in Indonesia as part of the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development (AIPRD), the largest single aid package in Australia's ... More >>
Aust: Northrop Grumman preferred supplier of laser
Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 6:43 pm | Australian Government
Northrop Grumman has been chosen as the preferred supplier of a state-of-the-art laser weapon targeting system for Australia’s F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft as part of a project worth more than $100 million. More >>
Aust: Commercial Partner for Military Operations
Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 6:41 pm | Australian Government
A commercial contractor will soon be employed by Defence to assist with planning logistics for military operations to improve reaction time and efficiency. More >>
Immigration Security tightened, Melbourne Seaport
Monday, 5 September 2005, 9:07 pm | Australian Government
Crew on container ships will be subject to electronic clearance before arrival at Australian sea ports from March 2006, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone said today. More >>
More visas given to Australians to work in U.S.
Monday, 5 September 2005, 9:04 pm | Australian Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Mark Vaile has welcomed news that as from today and for the first time, the new E-3 visa is now available for 10,500 Australian professionals and business people wanting to live and work in the United States. More >>
Papua New Guinea: 30th Anniversary of Independence
Thursday, 1 September 2005, 6:55 pm | Australian Government
On 16 September this year, Papua New Guinea will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its independence. The Governor-General will represent Australia at the celebrations. More >>
Trans-Tasman Ministerial Talks Auckland
Friday, 29 July 2005, 11:10 am | Australian Government
The Hon. Rick Barker, New Zealand's Minister of Customs and Senator the Hon. Chris Ellison, Australia's Minister for Justice and Customs More >>
Australia Welcomes Outcome of Pacific Trade Talks
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 11:34 am | Australian Government
Mr Bruce Billson MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE Media Release PS9 - Friday, 27 May 2005 Australia Welcomes Outcome of Pacific Trade Talks More >>
Downer: Bougainville Elections
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 10:52 am | Australian Government
I warmly welcome the start of voting today in elections for the establishment of autonomous government on Bougainville. More >>
John Howard: Way Forward For Tasmania’s Forests
Monday, 16 May 2005, 12:55 am | Australian Government
Australia PM John Howard Announcement - "I am very pleased to announce an Agreement between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments that builds on the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement, securing the future of Tasmania's forest industries and providing ... More >>
