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Australian Assistance to Chile
3 March 2010
Following a formal request yesterday from the Chilean Ambassador, the Australian Government has decided on an initial contribution of $1 million in emergency assistance in response to the massive earthquake that struck south of Santiago de Chile on 27 February.
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岡田外務大臣の訪豪

Japanese Foreign Minister Okada visits Australia
20-21 February 2010
Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada is the first minister of the Hatoyama Government to visit Australia.
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Trade Minister Simon Crean delivers speech: "Trade at the centre of the global recovery"
16 February 2010
Trade Minister Simon Crean delivered a speech entitled "Trade at the centre of the global recovery" to the Foreign Correspondents Association in Australia.
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Statement on Whaling and Safety at Sea

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith's Comments from Joint Press Conference with Foreign Minister Okada

21 February 2010

Australia respects the right of peaceful protest, but we do not respect any right for violent protest.

We condemn any action on the high seas which puts safety at sea at risk... That includes, for example, the throwing of projectiles from one vessel to another, and it includes people jumping on a vessel without consent and without lawful authority. And I have made it clear repeatedly that the primary responsibility for these matters lies with the nation states who are the flag states of the vessels.


Latest Press Release

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Australia (TK03/2010)
17 February 2010

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Latest Speeches, Statements and Media Interviews

Trade Minister Simon Crean: "Trade at the centre of the global recovery"
(DFAT_20100216)
16 February 2010

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith: "A comprehensive economic, security and strategic partnership"
(DFAT_20100211)
11 February 2010

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