Coogee beach dotted with ball-shaped debris. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong takes aim at Dutton for not backing Middle East ceasefireThe foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has said the suffering across the Middle East “must end” as she also took aim at the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, for being unable to “bring himself to back a ceasefire”.Now Mr Dutton has realised it is he who is at odds with the international community – but he still can’t bring himself to back a ceasefire.I can’t recall a single time over the past year that Mr Dutton has called for the protection of civilians, or for the upholding of international law.First, we will build readiness and preparedness, anticipating shocks before they occur and working with our partners to lessen their impact.
As part of this priority, I announce Australia is providing $5m to the new Asia-Pacific Regional Humanitarian Fund to pre-position for the next emergency.Second, we will respond to crises and disasters, delivering support that meets the needs of crisis-affected populations and protects the most vulnerable, both immediately and over the longer term … Continue reading…
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Author : Martin Farrer
Publish date : 2024-10-15 19:44:14
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