Speeches
Shadow Ministerial Statement – India
Tuesday, 09 February 2010
Ms JULIE BISHOP (Curtin) (3.58 pm)—India is the world’s largest democracy in terms of population and its elections are often described as the single biggest human event on earth, with more than 400 million people casting votes at the last election. It is forecast to be the world’s most populous nation by 2030 and is a rapidly emerging economic and military powerhouse. Currently the 12th largest economy in the world and ranked only behind Japan and China in Asia, India has huge potential for future growth.Shadow Ministerial Statement – Burma
Monday, 08 February 2010
Ms JULIE BISHOP (Curtin—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.40 pm)—Mr Speaker, recent developments in Burma are following a familiar pattern. Many around the world have watched Burma closely for decades, and have waited forlornly for signs that the brutal military regime would make moves towards democracy. We have waited for a time when the gentle and beautiful Burmese people are able to live their lives in peace and freedom without the threat of violence, arbitrary imprisonment and slavery by their own government.Address to Sri Lankan Cultural Society of WA - 62nd Sri Lankan Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, 07 February 2010
E&OE…
Friends of Sri Lanka. Friends of Australia.
I am delighted to be here today to celebrate with you the 62nd anniversary of the independence of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka has been described as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, a jewel of a country, and the coast lines of our two countries share that Indian Ocean shore, from the west and from the east.
The relations between our two countries have always been warm and friendly and mutually beneficial.
Shadow Ministerial Statement – Afghanistan
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Ms JULIE BISHOP (Curtin) (9.15 pm)—In historic terms, Afghanistan has been called the graveyard of empires, due in large part to the fierce resistance of the population to the presence of various international forces over the centuries. There are many examples where the forces within Afghanistan have refused to be subdued by the world’s great powers. In the 13th century Genghis Khan was reportedly forced to negotiate terms favourable to the Afghanis to ensure his armies could traverse the country. In the 19th century there were the Anglo-Afghan wars and the terrible story of more than 16,000 British soldiers and civilians killed while trying to flee Kabul. More recently, in the 1980s, there was the withdrawal of Soviet troops after years of guerrilla warfare.Parliamentary Statement – Labor’s approach to climate change
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Ms JULIE BISHOP (Curtin) (5.05 pm)—The different approach to environmental and climate change challenges, so evident in the House today, is emblematic of the stark contrast between Labor’s policies and beliefs and the coalition’s policies and beliefs. It is the difference between the two parties. Labor stand for bigger and bigger government and higher taxes. Labor’s answer to any problem is to throw more money at it. If they have to borrow, they borrow more and keep handing it out. In the case of climate change, the government are talking about $114 billion over nine years to 2020—a tax on the Australian people. That is Labor’s answer to the challenges of the environment and climate change. Labor believe in mega bureaucracies. Labor are addicted to debt—massive public debt to fund their vote-buying sprees. Their emissions trading tax represents bigger government, massive taxes, huge bureaucracies and vote buying in an election year, and every year thereafter. In contrast, the coalition believe and have always believed in smaller government, less government interference, innovation and enterprise, the creativity of the Australian people and lower taxes and fiscal responsibility.More Articles...
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