Subjects: Deployment of additional troops to Afghanistan E & O E Our troops in Afghanistan are fighting in the frontline in the battle against global terrorism. We should never forget that the Bali bombing terrorists were trained in Afghanista... Read more

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The Federal Opposition is calling for an urgent and independent inquiry into the relationship between the Rudd Government’s softened stance on border protection and the surge in people smuggling into Australia. People smuggling is dangerous and in... Read more

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Subjects: Community Infrastructure Program; infrastructure spending. E &  O  E MALCOLM TURNBULL: Could I just say that I’m delighted that the Government’s spending this money on the Pavilion here. This is a really beautiful ova... Read more

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Subjects: Anzac Day. E & O  E QUESTION: Okay Mr Turnbull, why have you decided to spend your Anzac Day in Darwin this year? MALCOLM TURNBULL: Well Darwin’s always been at the frontline of Australia’s defence. This is a garrison city, it... Read more

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Subjects: Jobs for Australia forum; visit to the Top End; remarks of IMF Chief Economist; first home owners grant; Kevin Rudd’s Jekyll and Hyde policies; Labor’s failed policies on people smuggling. E&OE………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Read more

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Today Lucy and I visited Royal Darwin Hospital and Dr Len Notaras introduced us to his team who once again showed incredible skill and courage in swiftly and expertly treating the victims of the boat explosion on Ashmore Reef last week.   &#... Read more

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Subjects: Labor’s failed policies on people smuggling; IMF report; Australian economy; visit to Darwin E & O E COMPTON: Malcolm Turnbull good morning to you and thank you for coming in. MALCOLM TURNBULL: Yeah, great to be with you Leon. ... Read more

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  Subjects:  Visit to the Top End; IMF Report; Kevin Rudd’s failure to invest in economic infrastructure; Labor’s failed policies on people smuggling; republic.  E&OE…………………………………………………………………………………... PARIS LORD: Joining us... Read more

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Subjects: Visit to Darwin; Coalition’s plan for economic recovery; Kevin Rudd running up the white flag. E & O E  MALCOLM TURNBULL: It’s wonderful for Lucy and I to be back in the Territory here in Darwin. It’s a wonderful visit for us.... Read more

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Today Lucy & I began our three-day visit in Darwin. We were honoured to attend the funeral of a great man and great leader of the Tiwi people, Mr Hyacinth Tungutalum. Born in 1946, Hyacinth was the first full-blood aboriginal to be elected to a... Read more

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