Joint media release: The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) have today confirmed that Prime Minister Albanese had no involvement in the decision for Australia to not send a warship to the Red Sea, nor was a National Security Committee of Cabinet meeting called to…
DetailsService to Australia is in Linda Reynolds’s DNA and I acknowledge the significance of her decision to not recontest the next election. With a distinguished career spanning the military and political realms, Linda has built a track record of dedicated service, leadership, and advocacy. From her service in the Australian Army to her…
DetailsAustralians are paying more for their passports under the Albanese Labor Government in return for a woefully inefficient service. A report released by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) today on the Australian Passport Office has revealed that “passport applications are not being processed in a time and resource efficient manner.” Since being elected, Labor…
DetailsJoint media release: The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition It is deeply distressing to learn today that the People’s Republic of China has sentenced Australian citizen Dr Yang Hengjun to a suspended death sentence. Our thoughts rest first and foremost with Dr Yang and his family who have already suffered through…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Shadow Minister for Cyber Security The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence 23 January 2024 The Coalition welcomes the Albanese Government’s decision today to apply cyber sanctions for the first time under Australian laws and impose further sanctions on individuals and…
DetailsIt is five years today since Dr Yang Hengjun was detained in China. It is completely unacceptable that delays in Dr Yang’s case continue, with no transparency over his charges, sentencing or potential release. The unjust detention of Dr Yang is distressing, especially for his loved ones. This distress is compounded by reports…
DetailsThe Coalition congratulates Dr Lai Ching-te on his election as President of Taiwan following yesterday’s election. Taiwan is an important, valued partner and friend of Australia. Through these elections we have seen that the Taiwanese people share with Australians a strong commitment to the values of a liberal democracy. As representatives of a strong…
DetailsRevelations that the Albanese Government is sitting on a request for more coal shipments from Australia are another sign of Labor’s unreliability hurting Australia’s reputation. Given Australia provided coal to help with Ukraine’s energy needs ahead of their last winter, a commitment made by the previous Coalition Government, the Albanese Government should have offered months…
DetailsIt is with sadness that I acknowledge the life and contribution of Barry Wakelin, former Member for Grey, from March 1993 until November 2007. Barry was a farmer, most at home on the land, who historically won Grey off of the Labor Party in 1993, going on to be re-elected on four subsequent occasions.…
DetailsJoint statement: The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Shadow Treasurer The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence Today’s attempt by the Prime Minister to explain why he’s declined the United States request for a maritime contribution in the Red Sea is woefully inadequate. Mr Albanese’s statement that the best Australia can do is…
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