(Indonesia is) important because of our common interests with counter-terrorism, our common interest in the effective control of illegal immigrants. We need to make sure this relationship is back on an even keel as soon as possible. |
A terrible piece of work. Addicted to the media and leaking. A junior minister in Government at best. |
Australia stands ready to provide any assistance, such as energy assistance, bilateral development or any safeguard expertise that we may be able to offer, |
Everyone's entitled to their point of view but that's seriously a weird one. |
Given the size of India's population, Australia is clearly underperforming in its provision of these services. |
He has already experienced success and has the taste for it and I wish him well. |
I don't know what planet Mr Downer is on, but he's not on planet New Orleans, |
I just think it's pretty sad for everybody, Mark included, when a former leader of our party behaves in this way. |
If he has any self respect he would resign over this matter. The negligence is so gross. |
If John Howard has nothing to hide, he would widen the terms of reference to cover his Government, ministers, and advisers. He shouldn't put commissioner Cole in the position of, at some stage, having to make such a request. |
It appears tobe a fantastic breakthrough, although history cautions us to reserve a final judgment in dealing with North Korea. |
It is a kick in the guts for the families of those 88 Australians, young Australians, who were murdered in Bali. It's just plain wrong. |
It now seems that practically the whole world knew what Saddam Hussein was up to at the time ? except, of course, the Howard Government. |
It seems the whole world knew, except for the Howard Government. This is getting ridiculous. This is becoming a farce. |
John Howard established this inquiry in order to bring about his own absolution, not to bring about any form of accountability. |