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Steve Irwin
Monday, 4 September 2006, 7:16 pm | Australian Government
I was saddened and shocked to learn today of the death of Steve Irwin. Steve was a great Australian and a great Australian tourism icon who contributed enormously to our nation. More >>
Additional Troops for Operation Overwatch
Monday, 4 September 2006, 4:00 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Government has decided to increase the number of troops serving as part of the Overwatch Battle Group (West) in Tallil in southern Iraq. Based on an assessment made by Defence after the first month of operations of the Overwatch Battle ... More >>
Therapeutic Products Interim Ministerial Council
Tuesday, 29 August 2006, 3:45 pm | Australian Government
The Australian and New Zealand governments further progressed their commitment to the establishment of the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority (ANZTPA) at an Interim Ministerial Council meeting in Wellington recently. More >>
John Howard Presser - Migration legislation Dumped
Wednesday, 16 August 2006, 11:53 am | Australian Government
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I’ve called this news conference to announce that the Government will not proceed with its migration legislation. The reason for this is it was made very clear to me this morning that a Government Senator would ... More >>
Aust body calls on Govt, protect of asylum seekers
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 8:03 pm | Australian Government
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission calls on government to ensure protection of asylum seekers on World Refugee Day More >>
NZ & Australian Defence Ministers Meet, Queenstown
Monday, 22 May 2006, 8:26 pm | Australian Government
The Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Australia met in Queenstown today to discuss key areas of interest. These included ongoing cooperation in joint operations and training, capability development, logistic support, personnel development and command, ... More >>
Annual Australia-New Zealand Defence Talks
Monday, 22 May 2006, 8:24 pm | Australian Government
I depart for New Zealand today, for strategic talks with the New Zealand Minister for Defence, Phil Goff. More >>
Allegations of Fiji Military Commander Replacement
Monday, 22 May 2006, 8:23 pm | Australian Government
Contrary to allegations by the Head of the Fiji Military Forces, I can state categorically that Australia has not been asked to provide a replacement for the Commander of the Fiji Military. The issue of who commands the Fiji Military Forces is a matter for ... More >>
Solomons: Aust. Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits
Monday, 22 May 2006, 8:21 pm | Australian Government
I will visit the Solomon Islands from 19 to 20 May, with the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters MP. The main purpose of our visit will be to hold joint bilateral meetings in Honiara with the new Solomon Islands Government. More >>
CNN With PM Howard: Iraq; Iran; UN; Bali Bombings
Monday, 22 May 2006, 8:18 pm | Australian Government
Transcript of the Prime Minister the Hon John Howard MP Interview With Wolf Blitzer, CNN, United States More >>
NZ & Aus. Defence Ministers Meet In Queenstown
Monday, 22 May 2006, 9:10 am | Australian Government
The Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Australia met in Queenstown today to discuss key areas of interest. These included ongoing cooperation in joint operations and training, capability development, logistic support, personnel development and command, ... More >>
Nuclear energy part of the problem, not solution
Saturday, 20 May 2006, 7:54 pm | Australian Government
Greens MLC Ian Cohen has today urged the NSW Government not to rush headlong into the false dawn of nuclear madness that seems to have gripped politicians in Canberra. More >>
Howard has decided to create a nuclear Australia
Saturday, 20 May 2006, 7:50 pm | Australian Government
The Prime Minister, John Howard, has decided to create a nuclear Australia, Greens leader Bob Brown said today. More >>
Pacific Wave 06 to Test Tsunami Response
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 9:16 pm | Australian Government
Australia this week joins with other Pacific nations to test communication networks in the event of a tsunami occurring in the Pacific Ocean, Attorney-General Philip Ruddock has announced. More >>
Oz, NZ Therapeutic Products Authority for 2007
Friday, 12 May 2006, 10:12 am | Australian Government
The proposed trans Tasman joint regulatory scheme for therapeutic products is expected to begin in the second half of 2007, Australian and New Zealand Government representatives announced today. More >>
Aust's 2006 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:46 pm | Australian Government
In an announcement coinciding with the 2006 Australian Petroleum and Exploration Association (APPEA) conference, the Australian Government has released 36 new offshore petroleum exploration areas in Commonwealth waters. More >>
Building Regional Capacity in Counter-Terrorism
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:43 pm | Australian Government
Neighbouring countries will be assisted with a greater capacity to counter-terrorism and serious crime in our region under measures announced today by Attorney-General Philip Ruddock and the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Chris Ellison. More >>
Australia's WMD Response Capability
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:42 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Government today announced funding of $8.4 million over four years to improve Australia’s ability to respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. More >>
Expanded AFP Intelligence & Surveillance Capacity
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:38 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will be better equipped to investigate and prevent serious crime and terrorism, with new and improved intelligence access arrangements and surveillance equipment. More >>
Hosting a Safe and Secure APEC 2007
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:35 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Government confirmed its commitment to host a safe and secure Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in 2007 with the allocation of $70 million over four years for security-related purposes, together with $0.6 million for additional ... More >>
