In a reference to refugees fleeing Syria and north Africa, it will say all nations should share the burden and provide humanitarian aid but in the longer term a political solution is needed.
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“In Australia, France and many other countries we value Western traditions such as the differentiation of church and state, freedom of speech and equality of women”, he said. “Now the policy of multiculturalism means that they join our team in their own way and at their own pace, but join our team everyone who comes to Australia must ultimately do”.
Treasurer Scott Morrison said the country was already “performing well above our weight” in providing assistance to Iraq.
Australia – despite its major military commitment to fighting Islamic State (IS) – was excluded from the Vienna weekend talks seeking a peace path for Syria because of an objection by Russian Federation. “But fortunately we are supported by our friends like you (Australia)”.
In Sydney, prominent Australian Muslim leader Jamal Rifi said the assault in Paris and the fallout would “test every and each one of us, and it’s going to test us as a nation”.
“Whenever an event of this kind occurs then obviously it gives encouragement to other like-minded people”, he told the ABC.
“It’s a war. Not a war of civilisation but a war for civilisation”. “It’s a war for civilisation”.
The position of Immigration Minister as removed permanent from the NSC under the Turnbull Government. The foreign minister has been involved in a series of talks in Paris and NY on defeating IS and resolving the Syrian crisis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the scheduled lead speaker at the Summit’s inaugural session on Sunday morning, on the theme of Development and Climate Change, is also expected to raise issues related to terrorism in his statement, said a source in the Indian delegation.
“The Prime Minister made it clear that (decision on NSC membership) was under review and I think that’s perfectly reasonable”.
Malcolm Turnbull has said he is continuing to monitor the national security environment at home in the wake of the Paris atrocities, and warned that terror attacks are likely.
His comments came after NSW Nationals MP Andrew Fraser on Monday posted on Facebook: ‘Message to Malcolm Turnbull: Australia does not need Middle Eastern refugees or Islamic boat people!’ In light of the incidents, Turnbull assured the Australian public on Sunday that refugees were screened carefully to ensure no terrorists enter the country.
He also reiterated previous comments that of the 12,000 Syrian refugees to be rehomed in Australia, Christians would be prioritised.
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The Immigration Minister has told Channel Seven the call to close Australia’s border is not being considered.
