Media Alert
BOB McMULLAN MP
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FRASER
30 January 2009
Press Conference
Australia’s humanitarian assistance for Gaza
Date:
Friday 30 January
Time:
10:00am
Venue:
Committee Room 2S1
Parliament House
Canberra
Australia is providing a further $5 million for urgently needed humanitarian assistance in
Gaza. The additional $5 million includes up to $2 million for Australian NGOs to deliver
immediate emergency assistance to Gaza.
Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, Bob McMullan, will
today discuss the details of the proposed $2 million assistance package by Australian
NGOs. Participants from World Vision, CARE Australia, Oxfam, Australian Red Cross,
Save the Children, Caritas and AustCare will also be available for comment.
Media Contact:
Sabina Curatolo (Mr McMullan’s Office) 0400 318 205
AusAID Public Affairs 0417 680 590
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