The Tasmanian Palmer United Party Senator Jacqui Lambie has delivered a tirade against Sharia Law.
Lambie spoke today on the government’s National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2014. [Read more…]
Shorten Maintains Support For Abbott Government On Iraq; Also Outlines Conditions
Sep 22, 2014
The Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, has reiterated the ALP’s support for the Abbott government’s “humanitarian” mission in Iraq, whilst setting out conditions for continuing support.
Shorten responded in the House of Representatives to a Statement on National Security by Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
He said: “Labor fully supports Australia’s contribution to the international humanitarian mission to Iraq. We do not offer this lightly. Sending Australians into harm’s way is the most serious of decisions. Our support for the government on this issue is not a matter of jingoism or nationalism; it is a calculation of conscience and national interest.” [Read more…]
Abbott: Keeping Our Country As Safe As Possible
Sep 13, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has focussed on national security and terrorism in his weekly video message.
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Transcript of Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s weekly video message.
Recent events in the Middle East have reminded Australians that we live in an uncertain world.
The Government has been working to keep our country as safe as possible – because your security is our first priority.
Yesterday, on advice from experts in our security and intelligence agencies, the National Terrorism Public Alert was raised from medium to high. [Read more…]
Terrorism, Policing & The Media: Controversial Keelty Speech
Jan 29, 2008
The Federal Police Commissioner, Mick Keelty, has made a controversial speech in which he argues for a gag on media coverage of terrorism arrests.
The speech was delivered to the Sydney Institute. [Read more…]
Bush Delivers 2008 State Of The Union Address
Jan 28, 2008
President George W. Bush has delivered his seventh and final State of the Union Address to a joint session of the United States Congress.
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Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:
Seven years have passed since I first stood before you at this rostrum. In that time, our country has been tested in ways none of us could have imagined. We have faced hard decisions about peace and war, rising competition in the world economy, and the health and welfare of our citizens. These issues call for vigorous debate, and I think it’s fair to say we’ve answered that call. Yet history will record that amid our differences, we acted with purpose. And together, we showed the world the power and resilience of American self-government. [Read more…]
