Joint Media Release: The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence Thursday 17 October 2024 The gifting of retiring M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine is a welcome, albeit belated, decision by the Albanese Labor Government. The Coalition has consistently supported Ukraine’s calls for the gifting of outgoing military equipment and remains steadfast in its…
Details9 October 2024 Today, the Coalition has secured the support of the Senate to stand with Israel and affirm its inherent right to defend itself and protect its citizens. In a remarkable 24 hours, the Albanese Labor Government has once again changed its position, reinforcing its internal confusion and division over Labor’s position on Israel.…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator Claire Chandler, Shadow Assistance Minister for Foreign Affairs 16 September 2024 Today we acknowledge the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. The Coalition, in solidarity with the Iranian-Australian community, continue to call for action against the horrific oppression of women,…
DetailsThis week the risk of the Albanese Labor Government doing destructive deals with the Greens is enormous. Many of Anthony Albanese’s big spending bills are stalled, making the government even more desperate as it tries to clear the decks for a possible early election. Labor should rule out an avalanche of billion-dollar, economy…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator Claire Chandler, Shadow Assistance Minister for Foreign Affairs 31 August 2024 It has been two years since the United Nations Human Rights Office published its report into disturbing human rights concerns in Xinjiang. The report detailed alarming findings of human rights violations in the Xinjiang region of the People’s Republic…
DetailsA Coalition government will work with international partners to safely reopen Australia’s embassy to Ukraine in Kyiv if elected. Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Birmingham, announced the commitment to re-open Australia’s embassy during a visit to Kyiv where he reinforced the Coalition’s strong and continuing support for Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia.…
DetailsJoint Media Release: The Hon. Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition The Hon. Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence Today we reaffirm our resolute support for Ukraine, its people and its sovereignty as they mark their 33rd Independence Day. We salute the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people. Their commitment…
DetailsToday marks 10 years since the loss of 298 lives from the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. As we remember those lost, we hold closest to our hearts the victims’ families and loved ones. This anniversary and today’s ceremonies will be difficult with the grief and pain caused still felt by many.…
DetailsIt would be an outrageous abandonment of a democratic friend and partner if the Albanese Government is telling Israel not to defend itself against attacks from Hezbollah. Hezbollah is a listed terrorist organisation in Australia which repeatedly ignores previous undertakings by indiscriminately firing rockets aiming to kill Israelis and displacing thousands from their homes. We…
DetailsToday, the Coalition has successfully established a Senate inquiry to review Australia’s sanctions framework and consider how Australia’s sanctions regime could better align with key partners and allies. Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Birmingham said as other like-minded partners forge ahead with applying critical sanctions on terrorist groups, rogue actors, criminals or those that…
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