Statement on AUKUS

Joint statement: The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence Tuesday 14 March 2023 The Coalition welcomes the Government’s announcement of the next step in the AUKUS partnership established by the Coalition Government in 2021.   The concept of AUKUS was first conceived by Prime…

Senator Jim Molan AO DSC

Australia has lost a true patriot and serviceman who demonstrated unwavering dedication to the safety and security of our nation. Jim Molan served Australia as a soldier, a Senator, a community volunteer and a strategist. A man of principle, who was willing to make sacrifices for his beliefs, Jim embodied the best of service to…

Statement on the crackdown on families of Iranian-Australian protestors in Iran

Joint media release: Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference   The Coalition is gravely concerned by media reports detailing the jailing of family of Iranian-Australian protestors by the regime in Tehran. Particularly concerning is the suggestion that this has been enabled by representatives of the regime in Australia.   If these allegations…

Visit to Papua New Guinea

This week I will travel to Papua New Guinea to understand the impact of development work, particularly in the health sphere, and undertake local meetings. Over five days I will visit Port Moresby and nearby towns of Kuriva, Kerea and Pari, as well as Goroka and Asaro. The visit will enable discussions with PNG officials,…