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Asylum Decisions Handed Down
Friday, 24 May 2002, 3:15 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Philip Ruddock, announced today that a further 189 asylum seekers on Manus Island had received decisions on their asylum claims this week. More >>
Second Generation Australians a Success
Friday, 24 May 2002, 3:14 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Gary Hardgrave, said today that Australian-born children of immigrant parents had proven a great success and were making an enormous contribution to Australia. More >>
Australia Takes Whale Fight to New Forum
Friday, 24 May 2002, 11:59 am | Australian Government
Australia is disappointed with the International Whaling Commission's (IWC) failure to support a South Pacific Whale Sanctuary but will continue its campaign at two important international whaling meetings over the next 12 months. More >>
Anderson Announces Sweeping Land Transport Plan
Friday, 24 May 2002, 9:37 am | Australian Government
The Acting Prime Minister, John Anderson, has announced a plan for the Federal Government to lead sweeping changes to the development and funding of Australia's land transport infrastructure. More >>
Research Issues Paper Released
Friday, 24 May 2002, 9:36 am | Australian Government
Federal Science Minister Peter McGauran today welcomed the release of an Issues Paper on national research priorities, along with the formation of a high-level consultative panel. More >>
Business Models on Diversity Management
Friday, 24 May 2002, 9:35 am | Australian Government
Significant economic advantages could be reaped by businesses with appropriate diversity management strategies, the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Gary Hardgrave, said today. More >>
Australia Welcomes East Timor Independence
Tuesday, 21 May 2002, 1:51 pm | Australian Government
I had the great pleasure today of joining world leaders and dignitaries from more than 80 nations in witnessing the birth of a nation. Today’s ceremony in the early hours of the morning in Dili marked the end of East Timor’s long struggle for independence ... More >>
ADF contribution to peacekeeping in East Timor
Monday, 20 May 2002, 5:15 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Defence Force should be proud of their contribution to the peacekeeping force that has enabled East Timor to celebrate its independence today, according to Defence Minister Robert Hill. There are currently about 5000 people involved in ... More >>
Whaling Commission Must Listen To South Pacific
Monday, 20 May 2002, 12:40 am | Australian Government
The Federal Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Dr David Kemp, today appealed to International Whaling Commission (IWC) members to recognise the overwhelming regional support for the South Pacific Whale Sanctuary and vote in its favour. More >>
Australian Forces In Battle In Afghanistan
Monday, 20 May 2002, 12:38 am | Australian Government
BRIGADIER MIKE HANNAN:Okay, ladies and gentlemen, thanks for coming out on such a chilly afternoon. There's been considerable speculation about what's been happening in Afghanistan since our reports of the conflicts on Thursday night. More >>
OECD Ministers Committed to Doha Round Progress
Monday, 20 May 2002, 12:26 am | Australian Government
Trade Minister, Mark Vaile has welcomed the outcome of OECD discussions by trade ministers on the World Trade Organisation’s Doha Development Agenda. More >>
Timor Sea Treaty Negotiations Concluded
Monday, 20 May 2002, 12:23 am | Australian Government
I am delighted to announce that yesterday we successfully concluded the negotiations over the Timor Sea Treaty. This Treaty and related documents will open the way for major oil and gas developments in the Timor Sea between Australia and a newly independent ... More >>
Assistance To Build East Timor's Health System
Monday, 20 May 2002, 12:22 am | Australian Government
I am pleased to announce three new Australian aid projects to provide practical assistance in the reconstruction of East Timor’s health system. More >>
Alec Campbell
Friday, 17 May 2002, 9:35 am | Australian Government
The passing of Alec Campbell marks an important moment in the history of our nation. More >>
Cairns Group Sends Warning on U.S. Farm Bill
Friday, 17 May 2002, 9:35 am | Australian Government
The Cairns Group, of agricultural exporting countries, has warned the U.S. Farm Bill risks setting back the prospects of achieving real agricultural trade reform in the current round of World Trade Organisation negotiations. More >>
Reserve Company To East Timor
Friday, 17 May 2002, 9:33 am | Australian Government
Army Reservists will play a greater role in Australia’s East Timor operations, the Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Danna Vale, announced today. More >>
New 'Smart Sanctions' Regime for Iraq
Friday, 17 May 2002, 9:32 am | Australian Government
I welcome the United Nations Security Council's unanimous adoption on 14 May of Resolution 1409, which authorises the implementation of a new 'smart sanctions' regime on Iraq from 30 May 2002. More >>
$102M to Protect Australian Antarctic Territory
Friday, 17 May 2002, 12:23 am | Australian Government
The Commonwealth Government will spend $102.3 million in 2002-03 to deepen understanding of Australia's Antarctic Territory and to protect Southern Ocean fisheries, among other activities. More >>
Australian Defence Budget Suite Of Releases
Thursday, 16 May 2002, 8:36 am | Australian Government
The Howard Government has committed $524 million to support Australia's involvement in the international coalition against terrorism. More >>
Defence funding increases to $14.3 billion*
Wednesday, 15 May 2002, 9:56 am | Australian Government
The Howard Government has delivered on its commitment to strengthen Australia’s defences, fight the war against terrorism and protect our borders with an increased Defence Budget. More >>
