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Labor’s Foreign Policy: Tanya Plibersek Speech To Lowy Institute

May 31, 2016

The Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tanya Plibersek, has addressed the Lowy Institute on the ALP’s approach to foreign policy.

Plibersek’s theme was Australia’s national interest and good international citizenship.

Her speech dealt with Australia’s role in the Asian region, the ANZUS alliance, engagement with international forums, and foreign aid.

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Transcript of ALP Shadow Foreign Minister Tanya Plibersek’s speech to the Lowy Institute. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Federal Election, A.L.P., ANZUS, Asia, Audio, Foreign Aid, Trade, Whitlam Tagged With: ,

Scott Morrison Announces Formation Of Australian Border Force; “Reform Dividend Of Stopping The Boats”

May 09, 2014

The federal government is to create an Australian Border Force in 2015 to “protect the border and facilitate the lawful passage of people and goods”.

MorrisonThe Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison, made the announcement today in a speech to the Lowy Institute for International Policy.

He said the Australian Border Force would be established as part of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. It will be led by a Commissioner with the same standing as the Commissioner of the Federal Police, the Chief of the Defence Force and the Director General of ASIO. The Commissioner will report directly to the Immigration Minister. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Abbott, Audio, Immigration Tagged With: , , ,

Joe Hockey Speech To Lowy Institute: “The Age Of Personal And Corporate Responsibility Has Begun”

Feb 06, 2014

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has delivered a speech in which he says the age of personal and corporate responsibility has begun.

Hockey

Addressing the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Hockey said: “Individuals must do more for themselves, they must become more self-reliant. And the business sector must shoulder more of the burden. It must restore corporate accountability, and rely less on government assistance. It must stand on its own feet, and it must pay its fair share of tax.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Abbott, Audio, Budget, Economy, Globalisation Tagged With: , , , , ,

Rudd On Foreign Policy: Prosperity Linked To Our Place In The World

Aug 27, 2013

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has delivered what will probably be his last major speech on Australian foreign policy to the Lowy Institute for International Policy.

Just eleven days out from the election, Rudd told his audience that jobs are at the heart of the ALP’s policy agenda.

Rudd

He said: “As much as our economic prosperity depends on what we do at home, it is absolutely dependent on our ability to engage fully with the world – through our global economic diplomacy, our political diplomacy both in Australia and at the UN, as well as the best management of our security policy footprint in our immediate region. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2013 Federal Election, A.L.P., Audio, Australia, Rudd, Video Tagged With: , , ,
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