While there is no known specific threat of terrorism in Australia, the government has a responsibility to ensure that visiting dignitaries are afforded appropriate protection, |
While there will be a reduced military presence, the Australian government remains committed to the people of the Solomon Islands and continues to provide specialist support to advance reforms in policing, justice, finance and governance, |
You can't look at the history of hostage taking over the last few years in Iraq and have confidence in that outcome, |