Portfolio Media Releases

Rudd Government must act to support Rio Tinto executive

Thursday, 09 July 2009

The Rudd Government’s response to the detention of an Australian citizen and senior Rio Tinto executive, effectively accused by Chinese state security of the very serious crimes of espionage and stealing state secrets, is bordering on pathetic, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said today.

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Election Observers for Afghanistan

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Australia should send a mission of election observers to Afghanistan to help ensure the upcoming elections are free and fair, on the condition that adequate security can be provided to the mission, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said today.

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Tanner must reveal source of information about AFP investigation

Thursday, 25 June 2009

The Minister for Finance today failed to explain why he chose to risk jeopardising an Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigation by releasing sensitive information about that investigation during Question Time on Tuesday, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Julie Bishop said.

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Iran leadership should respect the will of the people

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

The Coalition today urged the Iranian leadership to show restraint in dealing with protestors and to respect the will of the Iranian people with regard to the recent disputed election result, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said.

Ms Bishop said the people of Iran have the right to choose their system of Government and who leads their nation.

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Rudd Government must do more for 25 Australians in need

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

The Rudd Government must do more to provide support and reassurance to 25 Australians held in backpacker-style accommodation in South Korea, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said today.

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