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TUE 27 NOVEMBER 2012

Palestinian UN Observer Status

This week, the member nations of the United Nations are expected to vote on the Palestinian observer status resolution. ...

THU 22 NOVEMBER 2012

Gaza Ceasefire

The Australian Government welcomes the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel which commenced at 6:00am AEDT today. ...

TUE 20 NOVEMBER 2012

Transcript of Joint Press Conference

PM:  Well it’s fitting to finish my year of international travel here in Asia and together with leaders of Australia’s most important partners at the East Asia Summit. The East Asia Summit is an organisation that is vital to promoting habits of trust and cooperation amongst...

TUE 20 NOVEMBER 2012

Australia Joins Launch of Massive Asian Regional Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Julia Gillard, accompanied by Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson, today joined leaders from 15 countries of the Asian region to launch negotiations for a new trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). ...

TUE 20 NOVEMBER 2012

Transcript of Joint Press Conference

PM: I’m joined by the Minister for Trade and Competitiveness, by Dr Emerson. We’ve just come from a meeting convened by President Obama on the Trans Pacific Partnership. ...

TUE 20 NOVEMBER 2012

Regional Leaders Unite In The Fight Against Malaria

Australia will work with Asia-Pacific leaders to accelerate the fight against malaria and tackle the emergence of drug resistant strains of the disease.  ...

TUE 20 NOVEMBER 2012

Australia Takes A Lead Role In Combating Trafficking In Persons In Southeast Asia

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that Australia will fund the $50 million Australia-Asia Program to combat Trafficking in Persons, which will reduce trafficking in persons by strengthening criminal justice systems in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand,...

MON 19 NOVEMBER 2012

Transcript of Press Conference

PM: Well it’s good to be here in Cambodia for what is my last overseas visit this year and I‘m here to attend the East Asia Summit. ...

FRI 16 NOVEMBER 2012

Conflict in the Middle East

Australia is gravely concerned by escalating conflict in the Middle East. ...

THU 15 NOVEMBER 2012

Speech to Business Council of Australia Dinner

[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED] Throughout my time in Government, I’ve been struck by the desire of many businesspeople to see a plan for Australia’s future.  That’s the purpose of our White Paper. And tonight I want to reflect on the projects over the next...

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