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Prime Minister Howard's Speech On Bali Bombing
Monday, 14 October 2002, 12:47 am | Australian Government
Opening remarks by Prime Minister John Howard to press conference on the terrorist attacks in Bali... More >>
$309 million for soldiers to be equipped
Tuesday, 24 September 2002, 10:02 am | Australian Government
Defence Minister Robert Hill today announced three major projects worth $308.83 million to further upgrade the capabilities of the Australian Army. More >>
First changes to food standards under new system
Tuesday, 24 September 2002, 10:01 am | Australian Government
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has gazetted the first changes to the Food Standards Code under new arrangements introduced to the food regulatory system on 1 July 2002. More >>
Expeditioners prepare for first Antarctic voyage
Tuesday, 24 September 2002, 10:00 am | Australian Government
A range of scientific programs to examine global climate change and a research expedition to uncover secrets about the continental split of Australia from Antarctica will be a focus of a busy summer season of scientific research on the icy continent. More >>
Australia to Further Support Bougainville Peace
Tuesday, 24 September 2002, 9:59 am | Australian Government
Australia will support the next phase of the Bougainville Peace Agreement by providing funds to assist with the establishment of a Constitutional Commission. More >>
The Virtual Colombo Plan - Australian Development
Tuesday, 24 September 2002, 9:59 am | Australian Government
I am pleased to announce today the launch of the Australian Development Gateway. Australia is the first OECD nation to produce such a portal. More >>
Australia Wins WTO Case
Thursday, 19 September 2002, 11:51 am | Australian Government
A World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel has ruled in favour of Australia's complaint against the United States (US) subsidy program known as the "Byrd Amendment", Trade Minister Mark Vaile said today. More >>
Landmark Decision on Race Hate and the Internet
Thursday, 19 September 2002, 11:50 am | Australian Government
In the first Australian court decision on race hate and the Internet, the Federal Court today found that a website that denied the Holocaust and vilified Jewish people was unlawful under Australia's Racial Discrimination Act 1975. More >>
Australia's ME Wheat Exports Getting Stronger
Thursday, 19 September 2002, 11:50 am | Australian Government
Australia's wheat trade to the Middle East is in good shape and getting stronger, Trade Minister Mark Vaile said today. More >>
Money Laundering Avenue Washed Up
Thursday, 19 September 2002, 11:48 am | Australian Government
Australia has taken another step forward in the war against terrorism and money laundering by negotiating a significant agreement with Singapore, Justice and Customs Minister Senator Chris Ellison announced today. More >>
P-3C Orion aircraft to be deployed in terror war
Friday, 13 September 2002, 9:52 am | Australian Government
Two Royal Australian Air Force P-3C maritime patrol aircraft will be deployed at the beginning of next year to support the international coalition against terrorism, Defence Minister Robert Hill announced today. More >>
Quarantine Halts Four Agricultural Risks
Friday, 13 September 2002, 9:51 am | Australian Government
The vital importance of Australia’s strong border protection has again been demonstrated by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), which this week intercepted four serious invaders with the potential to threaten our environment and agriculture ... More >>
Australia will not accept world’s nuclear waste
Tuesday, 10 September 2002, 5:23 pm | Australian Government
Federal Science Minister Peter McGauran has today re-stated that the Government will not accept the nuclear waste of other countries to be stored or disposed of in Australia. More >>
Remembering September 11
Tuesday, 10 September 2002, 4:58 pm | Australian Government
Defence Minister Robert Hill will attend a number of events in Adelaide to mark the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. More >>
Cairns Group Members Send WTO Agriculture Message
Tuesday, 10 September 2002, 4:55 pm | Australian Government
Australian agricultural producers stand to benefit significantly if a proposal from members of the Cairns Group of agricultural exporting nations to open markets around the world is adopted in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Cairns Group Chair and ... More >>
Forums To Examine Future Transport Policy
Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 3:02 pm | Australian Government
Infrastructure, logistics, urban planning, sustainable development and the environment are just a few of the issues to be examined at the 25th Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF) and the 2002 Transport Policy Colloquium. More >>
US, Australia Join Energy Partnerships
Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 3:01 pm | Australian Government
Australia has joined the United States in a partnership to alleviate poverty and protect the environment in developing countries by promoting energy efficiency. More >>
Australia and New Zealand Defence Ministers’ talks
Friday, 30 August 2002, 4:36 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, Senator Robert Hill, will meet with his New Zealand counterpart, Mark Burton, next week for the annual Defence Ministers’ Meeting. More >>
Easier resolution of international family disputes
Monday, 26 August 2002, 4:28 pm | Australian Government
Families split between Australia and other countries will find it easier to resolve family law disputes under legislation passed by the Federal Parliament yesterday. More >>
Dairy farmers use smart milk transport
Friday, 23 August 2002, 2:28 pm | Australian Government
Victorian dairy farmers are using new technology to improve the efficiency of tankers sent out to pick up their milk each morning, under the MilkLink demonstration project, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, John ... More >>
