DEATH OF THE HON SAMUELA ‘AKILISI POHIVA
September 13, 2019
Federal Labor offers its condolences to the people of Tonga on the passing of Tongan Prime Minister Mr Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva this week.
Read MoreFederal Labor offers its condolences to the people of Tonga on the passing of Tongan Prime Minister Mr Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva this week.
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Read MoreThe NSW Government decision to acquire the former Pasminco smelter site at Boolaroo is welcome. Finding a productive use for that site and attracting businesses that will employ local people must be a priority for the NSW Government. The NSW Government must also commit to allocating all profits it makes out of redeveloping the site to assist residents in remediating their properties.
Read MorePrime Minister Scott Morrison’s Pacific Step Up is increasingly becoming a Pacific “Stuff Up”, with Tuvalu’s threat to pull out of the Seasonal Worker Program further undermining Australia’s engagement in the Pacific. Media Release with PENNY WONG, SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Read MorePrime Minister Scott Morrison has further undermined Australia’s standing in the Pacific by watering down the Pacific Islands Forum communique on climate change. This damages our Pacific Step Up and weakens our position in a critical region. Media Release with Senator PENNY WONG, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, and MARK BUTLER, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
Read MoreScott Morrison’s announcement that the Government will funnel $500 million of existing aid funds to the Pacific Islands to help countries invest in renewable energy and disaster resilience is meaningless without Australia taking real action on climate change.
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