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US Secretary of Defence in Australia next week
Thursday, 13 July 2000, 7:32 am | Australian Government
The Australian Minister for Defence, John Moore, today announced that his United States counterpart, the Hon. William S. Cohen, would visit Australia from 15 - 17 July. More >>
New Study Shows Big Gains From AFTA-CER Free Trade
Thursday, 13 July 2000, 7:19 am | Australian Government
Australian Trade Minister, Mark Vaile, released a new study this week estimating gains of US$48.1 billion (A$80.2 billion) that would flow from the creation of a free trade area linking Australia, New Zealand with the 10 ASEAN nations. More >>
Australian General New Chief UN Military Advisor
Tuesday, 11 July 2000, 10:17 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, today said he welcomed the appointment of a senior member of the Australian Defence Force, Major General Tim Ford, to the position of chief Military Adviser to the United Nations. The appointment was made by UN Secretary-General ... More >>
John Howard London Press Conference Transcript
Tuesday, 11 July 2000, 12:16 am | Australian Government
Well, ladies and gentlemen, can I just open this news conference by saying of course that today is the 100th anniversary of the passage through the Parliament of the Act which gave force to the Australian Constitution. That is the immediate event ... More >>
Australia gifts Boyd prints to British Museum
Friday, 7 July 2000, 1:37 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Government today presented 19 prints by one of Australia's greatest ever artists, Arthur Boyd, to the British Museum. More >>
Aussie Food Exports to Asia reach new high
Thursday, 6 July 2000, 10:43 pm | Australian Government
An analysis of the latest quarterly Australian trade statistics show that exports of food and beverage products to Asia achieved their highest ever recorded level for a March quarter. More >>
Aussie dairy industry adjusts to deregulation
Thursday, 6 July 2000, 9:56 pm | Australian Government
Payments from a $1.63 billion package are available to Australian dairy farmers meeting the challenges of a deregulated milk market from 1 July 2000. More >>
Indian market for Aussie wool
Thursday, 6 July 2000, 9:47 pm | Australian Government
India is expected to become Australia’s third largest wool market after China and Italy following steps in India to reduce tariffs. More >>
Australia renews relations with North Korea
Thursday, 6 July 2000, 9:36 pm | Australian Government
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer this week welcomed a new beginning in Australia-DPRK relations when Australia's newly appointed Ambassador to, Mr David Irvine, presented his credentials in Pyongyang to the Head of State, ... More >>
Defence Management Reform
Tuesday, 27 June 2000, 9:08 am | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, has welcomed the changes in senior management in the Department of Defence, announced today by Secretary, Dr Allan Hawke, and the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral Chris Barrie. More >>
Government to Acquire Shares in the Submarine Corp
Tuesday, 27 June 2000, 9:06 am | Australian Government
The Federal Government today announced that it would acquire the remaining shares in the Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC), subject to achieving a satisfactory outcome on price. More >>
Australian aquaculture boom at crossroads?
Monday, 26 June 2000, 7:49 pm | Australian Government
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia with enormous future potential. But it is currently at the crossroads due to increasing competition for suitable sites. More >>
Olympic sports drug testing to intensify
Monday, 26 June 2000, 7:39 pm | Australian Government
Out-of-competition drug testing will intensify in the lead-up to the Olympic Games in Australia, following developments at the latest meeting of the Executive Committee of the World Anti Doping Agency [WADA] in Lausanne. More >>
Australia singled out as OECD fast growth economy
Monday, 26 June 2000, 7:24 pm | Australian Government
A report into economic performance amongst OECD members, released in advance of the Ministerial Council Meeting being held in Paris this week, places Australia in good economic company. More >>
Australian Defence paper to be released Tuesday
Sunday, 25 June 2000, 9:59 pm | Australian Government
Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, and the Minister for Defence, John Moore, will launch the Public Discussion Paper, Defence Review 2000 – Our Future Defence Force, in Canberra on Tuesday 27th June. More >>
Australia introduces new quarantine measures
Friday, 23 June 2000, 8:44 pm | Australian Government
Amendments to the (Australian) Quarantine Act will help modernise the scope and focus of Australia's quarantine efforts, the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Warren Truss, announced today. More >>
WTO "win" a boon for Australian musicians
Friday, 23 June 2000, 7:52 pm | Australian Government
A WTO panel has found a recent change to US copyright law to be inconsistent with WTO intellectual property rules and the outcome is being welcomed as a "win" for the case put forward by Australia for to protect songwriters and composers. More >>
Australian assistance for Solomon Islands
Friday, 23 June 2000, 7:40 pm | Australian Government
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer will visit the Solomon Islands this Saturday 24 June (tomorrow) and has announced emergency humanitarian assistance for the Islands. More >>
Software register for new Australian tax system
Friday, 23 June 2000, 12:09 am | Australian Government
The Australian Tax Office's Registered Software Facility (RSF) is being promoted as an aid to purchasing products that meet the requirements of the new tax system in Australia. More >>
