Aug 25, 2011 | GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS, PAST CAMPAIGNS
Just three weeks ago we reported on the Ramu Nickel case that placed cash before custom in Papua New Guinea. The next day, on 2 August, there was a change of government in Papua New Guinea. What also followed was an important change of policy intent by the new...
Jul 6, 2011 | GENERAL NEWS, MEDIA RELEASE, PAST CAMPAIGNS
“If targeted effectively, foreign aid can make a positive contribution to improving people’s lives, reducing inequality and promoting justice – and the government’s response represents a step in the right direction,” said Gary Lee,...
May 20, 2011 | GENERAL NEWS, MEDIA RELEASE, PAST CAMPAIGNS
20 May 2011 No strings to independent Pacific trade advice: Australian NGOs Australian Non Government Organisations expressed concern at reports of Australia’s attempt to compromise the ability of Pacific island countries to determine the role and mandate of the...
May 19, 2011 | GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS, PAST CAMPAIGNS
Last week’s budget saw an increase in Australia’s overseas aid program which was criticised by shadow treasurer Joe Hockey in light of the many Australian families who are ‘doing it tough’. There is no denying that many Australians face cost of...
May 19, 2011 | GENERAL NEWS, MEDIA RELEASE, PAST CAMPAIGNS
The establishment of OCTA, an independent advisory body, was critical to the Pacific island countries’ agreement to commence negotiations with Australia and New Zealand for a regional free trade agreement known as PACER-Plus.The annual Forum Trade...
May 10, 2011 | CAMPAIGNS, GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS, PAST CAMPAIGNS
“The Budget commits $251 million to climate aid. This is derisory. Australia’s fair share is at least $2 billion. We are denying real help to societies that today are bearing the brunt of climate change,” said AID/WATCH spokesperson, Dr James Goodman. In its recent...
