Speeches, Foreign Affairs
28 October 2010
On 7 October, 2001 President Bush ordered strikes against al-Qaeda terrorist training camps and military installations of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
This followed the barbaric, cold blooded terrorist attacks on New York’s World Trade Centre, the Pentagon and four commercial... (28-Oct)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
I rise to speak on the persecution of people of the Baha’i faith in Iran—in particular, the seven believers who have been incarcerated in Tehran’s Evin Prison for eight months. Article 18 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of though... (12-Mar)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
I rise in response to the ministerial statement on the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka. In my previous role as shadow minister for foreign affairs for the coalition I became acutely aware of this ongoing conflict taking place in Sri Lanka, a civil conflict which has been raging since July 1983 followi... (05-Feb)
Portfolio Media Releases, Foreign Affairs, The Economy, Law and Order, Emissions Trading Scheme
Topics: G20, Global Financial Crisis, Treasury Forecasts, COAG, Secret Labor State Treasurers’ meeting, NSW Mini Budget, Emissions Trading Scheme.
DAVID SPEERS: To our guest this afternoon the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, COAG and the Emissions Trading Scheme, Andrew Robb. Mr Robb, thank y... (14-Nov)
Portfolio Media Releases, Foreign Affairs, Infrastructure, The Economy, Emissions Trading Scheme
Topics: Execution of Bali bombers, US and New Zealand election, Budget, Emissions Trading, leak of Bush / Rudd conversation, infrastructure.
PAUL BONGIORNO: And welcome back to the program, Andrew Robb.
ANDREW ROBB: Good morning, Paul.
PAUL BONGIORNO: What's your reaction to the news the B... (09-Nov)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
I rise in response to the ministerial statement on Burma. I have long had a personal concern with the oppressive regime in Burma. During my time in business I had many commercial interests in Thailand and gained an appreciation of the totally unacceptable conditions that applied across the border. I... (22-Oct)
Portfolio Media Releases, Foreign Affairs, Personal
Topics: Peter Costello, Liberal Party Leadership, WA State Election, the Prime Minister's overseas travel, Government's bid for UN Security Council seat, Government's ban on uranium sale to India.
BARRIE CASSIDY: Andrew Robb, good morning, welcome.
ANDREW ROBB: Good morning Barrie.
BARRIE C... (14-Sep)
Portfolio Media Releases, Foreign Affairs
The Rudd Government’s position against Australian uranium exports for India has opened up another front of hypocrisy with the Foreign Minister saying in an overnight speech in India that the two nations need to work together on climate change.
The Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith, has said... (10-Sep)