On Saturday, the Australian, Canadian and UK Foreign Ministers issue a joint statement of concern that Beijing’s new laws would breach the Sino-British Joint Declaration pertaining to the rights of the people of Hong Kong: bit.ly/2LSe1y6
I serve as Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade and I joined my counterpart Committee Chairs in the UK, NZ and US and a cross-party international grouping of 201 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries, including 19 other Australian MPs and Senators, to issue a statement of concern at Beijing’s ‘unilateral introduction of national security legislation in Hong Kong. More governments concerned about these proposed laws are urged to unite against this ‘flagrant breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration’.
For more information and to read a full list of the statement’s signatories, click the link below.⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
$1.8 BILLION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Today, the Australian Government announced a $1.8 billion investment in local road and community projects. Improving roads and building or repairing community infrastructure creates and sustains local jobs, and ensures local councils have the funds needed to maintain amenities.
The new $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and the bringing forward of $1.3 billion of the 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grant payment, will support Local Governments through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bringing forward the payment of Financial Assistance Grants sees 50% of 2020/21 payments made before the end of this financial year.
Between the two funding programs, included in today’s announcement, the following councils receive a combined total of:
City of Port Adelaide Enfield - $3,744,523
City of Salisbury, SA, Australia - $6,012,836
City of Tea Tree Gully - $3,015,598
City of Playford - $7,335,019
Town of Gawler - $1,370,877
The Barossa Council - $1,287,567
Light Regional Council - $1,009,806
The Government committed $2.6 billion in the 2019/20 Federal Budget for new road and transport infrastructure projects in SA over the next decade. Since forming government in 2013, we have committed $8.2 billion to SA transport infrastructure.
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The call for a transparent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 is not an attack on China or its people.
"As we approach the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, it is a reminder that the Chinese people, and their traditional culture, value transparency, the ability of an individual to express a view, and accountability from their leaders.
For citizens who advocate these values, it has been a hard road since 1949 when the Communist Party took power.”
⬇️Read more of my opinion editorial, from today’s The Australian. ... See MoreSee Less
With Parliament returning last week, I tabled the Australian Delegation's report in the Senate providing a summary of our involvement at the 65th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly / Assemblée parlementaire de l'OTAN in London, in October 2019.
I was pleased to be given the opportunity to present to the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee on developments in Australia and matters of interest to NATO allies, while attending the Parliamentary Assembly.
I addressed how Australia is responding to the reality of non-linear warfare, and discussed reforms to espionage in a digital age, the introduction of foreign influence legislation, and the Government's $200 billion investment over the decade in new military, sea and land capability.
For the delegation's report, visit bit.ly/2X0Gt64
For more on the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, visit www.nato-pa.int/node/45559 ... See MoreSee Less
Another 529 jobs will be needed across SA’s shipbuilding sector in the next 18 months – including up to 70 extra staff in the next 4 months.
The roles are available for Designers, Software Engineers, Fabricators, Electrical Engineers, Apprentices, and Support Staff among others.
To be considered for these roles, join the Naval Shipbuilding College’s workforce register here: bit.ly/3cRJDzO
At the Osborne Naval Shipyard, construction of the 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels is underway. The finishing touches to the $535 million development of facilities are currently being done and the facilities have begun handover – for the construction of the 9 Hunter Class Frigates built here by BAE Systems Australia and ASC Shipbuilding. The Frigates and 12 Attack Class Submarines, being built in Adelaide, are currently in design phases.
The Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan remains a priority during this difficult time. It’s creating greater stability for Australia’s sovereign defence industry - creating and sustaining Australian jobs, while using Australian steel. ... See MoreSee Less
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Treason lies and more Treason
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On Saturday, the Australian, Canadian and UK Foreign Ministers issue a joint statement of concern that Beijing’s new laws would breach the Sino-British Joint Declaration pertaining to the rights of the people of Hong Kong: bit.ly/2LSe1y6
I serve as Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade and I joined my counterpart Committee Chairs in the UK, NZ and US and a cross-party international grouping of 201 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries, including 19 other Australian MPs and Senators, to issue a statement of concern at Beijing’s ‘unilateral introduction of national security legislation in Hong Kong. More governments concerned about these proposed laws are urged to unite against this ‘flagrant breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration’.
For more information and to read a full list of the statement’s signatories, click the link below.⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
201 Parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries call for more governments to unite against Beijing’s ‘flagrant breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration'
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As Australian, Canadian and UK Foreign Ministers issue a joint statement on Beijing’s breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, a cross-party international grouping of 201 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries, including 20 Australian MPs and Senators, today issued a statement de...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Thank you for standing with Hong Kong, Senator Fawcett!
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$1.8 BILLION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Today, the Australian Government announced a $1.8 billion investment in local road and community projects. Improving roads and building or repairing community infrastructure creates and sustains local jobs, and ensures local councils have the funds needed to maintain amenities.
The new $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and the bringing forward of $1.3 billion of the 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grant payment, will support Local Governments through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bringing forward the payment of Financial Assistance Grants sees 50% of 2020/21 payments made before the end of this financial year.
Between the two funding programs, included in today’s announcement, the following councils receive a combined total of:
City of Port Adelaide Enfield - $3,744,523
City of Salisbury, SA, Australia - $6,012,836
City of Tea Tree Gully - $3,015,598
City of Playford - $7,335,019
Town of Gawler - $1,370,877
The Barossa Council - $1,287,567
Light Regional Council - $1,009,806
The Government committed $2.6 billion in the 2019/20 Federal Budget for new road and transport infrastructure projects in SA over the next decade. Since forming government in 2013, we have committed $8.2 billion to SA transport infrastructure.
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Port Rd, Victoria Rd need resurfacing. All they seem to do is patch them up.
We have a major opportunity in the national economic recovery from the COVID-19 shock. Let's heed the advice of trusted independent experts and not the blatant self-interest of poorly selected fossil fuel moguls... m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10223171160526919&id=1219835650
Senator David Fawcett
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The call for a transparent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 is not an attack on China or its people.
"As we approach the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, it is a reminder that the Chinese people, and their traditional culture, value transparency, the ability of an individual to express a view, and accountability from their leaders.
For citizens who advocate these values, it has been a hard road since 1949 when the Communist Party took power.”
⬇️Read more of my opinion editorial, from today’s The Australian. ... See MoreSee Less
China’s ‘tank man’ stood for transparency
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A pandemic inquiry serves China’s global standing and its own traditional values.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has issued a stern warning over Victoria’s Belt and Road deal with China, telling Sky News the US will “simply disconnect” from Australia if it affects America's telecommunications. Mr Pompeo said he wasn’t aware of the specific details of the agreement but warned the US “will not take any risks”.
China is threatening us economically. We need to divest from China. Stop foreign ownership of Australia. We need to take back Darwin Port a strategic asset their is a clause in contract for security reasons. trib.al/h697Dyx
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With Parliament returning last week, I tabled the Australian Delegation's report in the Senate providing a summary of our involvement at the 65th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly / Assemblée parlementaire de l'OTAN in London, in October 2019.
I was pleased to be given the opportunity to present to the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee on developments in Australia and matters of interest to NATO allies, while attending the Parliamentary Assembly.
I addressed how Australia is responding to the reality of non-linear warfare, and discussed reforms to espionage in a digital age, the introduction of foreign influence legislation, and the Government's $200 billion investment over the decade in new military, sea and land capability.
For the delegation's report, visit bit.ly/2X0Gt64
For more on the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, visit www.nato-pa.int/node/45559 ... See MoreSee Less
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Another 529 jobs will be needed across SA’s shipbuilding sector in the next 18 months – including up to 70 extra staff in the next 4 months.
The roles are available for Designers, Software Engineers, Fabricators, Electrical Engineers, Apprentices, and Support Staff among others.
To be considered for these roles, join the Naval Shipbuilding College’s workforce register here: bit.ly/3cRJDzO
At the Osborne Naval Shipyard, construction of the 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels is underway. The finishing touches to the $535 million development of facilities are currently being done and the facilities have begun handover – for the construction of the 9 Hunter Class Frigates built here by BAE Systems Australia and ASC Shipbuilding. The Frigates and 12 Attack Class Submarines, being built in Adelaide, are currently in design phases.
The Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan remains a priority during this difficult time. It’s creating greater stability for Australia’s sovereign defence industry - creating and sustaining Australian jobs, while using Australian steel. ... See MoreSee Less
Dozens of jobs on offer in naval shipyard hiring binge
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Dozens of Adelaide shipbuilding jobs are up for grabs as one of the nation’s biggest defence contractors goes on a hiring spree.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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