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Tony Abbott In Canada

Jun 09, 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is in Canada, following his trip to France for the D-Day commemoration.

Abbott spoke warmly of Australian-Canadian relations and gave a brief speech at the Canadian War Museum.

At a media conference, Abbott canvassed a wide range of issues, including Canadian investment in Australia. Questioned about domestic politics, he defended his paid parental leave.

At one stage during the 18-minute media conference, Abbott inadvertently said “Canadia” before correcting himself. The slip of the tongue caused much excitement on social media.

  • Watch the “Canadia” slip (24s)
  • Listen to Abbott’s media conference (18m)

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  • Listen to Abbott’s speech at the Canadian War Museum (5m)

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Filed Under: Abbott, Audio, Australia, Commonwealth, Video Tagged With: , ,

The Queen’s 2013 Christmas Message

Dec 25, 2013

Queen Elizabeth II has delivered her annual Christmas message to the Commonwealth.

Queen

The theme of the 87-year-old monarch’s televised address was “reflection”. It focussed on the birth of her great-grandson and heir, Prince George, the 60th anniversary of her coronation in 1953, and looked ahead to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Audio, Commonwealth, Republic, United Kingdom, Video Tagged With: ,

British Foreign Secretary William Hague’s Howard Lecture

Jan 17, 2013

This is the audio of UK Foreign Secretary William Hague’s Howard Lecture at the Menzies Resource Centre in Sydney.

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Hague was introduced by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. He also answered questions. Former Prime Minister John Howard gave the thank you speech. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Audio, Australia, Commonwealth, Liberal Party, United Kingdom, Video Tagged With: , , ,

Howard Lecture: Tony Abbott Introduces William Hague

Jan 17, 2013

This is the text and audio of Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s speech to the Menzies Research Centre, in Sydney.

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Abbott introduced UK Foreign Secretary William Hague who gave the John Howard Lecture. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Audio, Australia, Commonwealth, Liberal Party, United Kingdom Tagged With: , , ,
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