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Australia Provides Emergency Assistance To Micronesia And The Marshall Islands
12th January 2009 -
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Australia will provide US$50,000 in immediate emergency assistance to each of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, in response to tidal surges and storms that have inundated the low- lying Pacific Islands since early December. “This US$100,000 assistance package will help alleviate the impact of recent severe flooding on inhabitants of these vulnerable islands”, said Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs Duncan Kerr SC today.
Australia Provides Humanitarian Assistance To Ethiopia And Sudan
23rd December 2008 -
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Australia remains deeply concerned about the food crisis in the Horn of Africa and Sudan and will closely monitor the situation over coming months..
Australia Assists Victims Of Sectarian Violence In Northern Iraq
19th December 2008 -
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Through our Embassy in Baghdad, the Government has been active in drawing to the Iraqi Government’s attention the Australian Government’s concerns about the persecution of Christians and other minorities.
Australia To Support Bangladesh's Election
19th December 2008 -
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The upcoming elections are crucial to Bangladesh’s return to a democratic environment. I call on all parties to work together to ensure they are held freely, fairly and peacefully. I also urge all political parties to respect the results of the elections as reflecting the wishes of the people of Bangladesh.
Water Group Says Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Deserves Support
15th December 2008 -
Views: 998
Commenting on the lower than anticipated 2020 emission reduction target announced in the Federal Government White Paper, Tom Mollenkopf, Chief Executive of water industry representative group the Australian Water Association said that a more tightly constrained emissions target would be of benefit to the water industry and, ultimately, consumers.
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