Nuance is difficult in modern politics. Media prefer black or white, without the shades of grey. Many politicians play into that approach, while some activist voters increasingly seek out media where their opinions are largely shouted back at them, reinforcing rather than challenging any of their assessments or opinions. Yet nuance is where I find…
DetailsReports that the PM has declined an invitation to be one of four Asia Pacific leaders attending the NATO Leaders’ Summit are concerning and risk weakening key Australian partnerships. Prime Minister Albanese should be attending the NATO summit to demonstrate Australia’s 100 per cent commitment to the rules-based order, our democratic partners and the…
DetailsJoint media release: Hon Kevin Hogan, Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism 11 April 2023 The Government’s announcement that China is undertaking a review of its unwarranted, punitive and illegal tariffs on Australian barley warrants cautious optimism. Any genuine review should lead to the full removal of the tariffs that China imposed on…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator Claire Chandler, Assistant Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs 20 March 2023 The Coalition welcomes the targeted sanctions and travel bans imposed by the Australian Government today on numerous individuals and entities responsible for the abhorrent human rights abuses in Iran. This slow response is disappointing with further sanctions on…
DetailsJoint 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…
DetailsJoint media release: The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence 24 February 2023 One year ago today Russia launched an immoral and illegal invasion of Ukraine. This anniversary of Russia’s reprehensible invasion will be a difficult day for Ukrainians. We share their grief,…
DetailsJoint media release: The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security & Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference Media Release The Coalition welcomes recommendations released today by the Senate Foreign Affairs…
DetailsToday marks four years since Dr Yang Hengjun (Dr Yang Jun) was detained in China. While reports have noted that Dr Yang was allowed a consular visit, the Opposition remains deeply concerned for Dr Yang’s welfare as well as his limitations on access to legal representation. The uncertainty and continual delays to Dr Yang’s case…
DetailsAustralia 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…
DetailsJoint 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…
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