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    <description>Latest media releases, transcripts and speeches from the Hon Stephen Smith MP, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade</description>
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    <pubDate>2 September 2010 20:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia’s trade surplus continues in July</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100902a.html</link>
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        <![CDATA[Australia recorded a seasonally-adjusted trade surplus of $1.9 billion in July, on figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today.]]>
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      <pubDate>2 September 2010 20:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Plane crash in Papua New Guinea</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100902.html</link>
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        <![CDATA[The Government continues to work closely with PNG authorities and the companies involved in the tragic air crash on Misima Island on Tuesday 31 August, which killed three Australians and one New Zealand citizen.]]>
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      <pubDate>2 September 2010 19:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Opening Statement of Press Conference</title>
      <link>http://foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100901_press_conference.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Main Topics: Plane crash in PNG, Pakistan floods, Deaths in Hebron]]>
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      <pubDate>1 September 2010 16:25 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Plane crash in Papua New Guinea</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100831b.html</link>
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        <![CDATA[On the evening of Tuesday 31 August the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby was advised a Transair charter plane, carrying three Australians and two New Zealand citizens, had crashed on Misima Island in the south eastern archipelago of Papua New Guinea.]]>
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      <pubDate>31 August 2010 19:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Diplomatic Appointment - High Commissioner to Kenya</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100831a.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today I announce the appointment of Mr Geoff Tooth as Australia’s High Commissioner to Kenya. Mr Tooth will also have concurrent accreditation to Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.]]>
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      <pubDate>31 August 2010 15:20 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Civilian medical personnel deployed to Pakistan</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100831.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[A civilian medical team will be deployed to Pakistan today to provide medical, midwifery, and other health services to flood affected communities in Punjab Province.]]>
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      <pubDate>31 August 2010 12:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Extracts from Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia International Trade Day 2010 Address</title>
      <link>http://foreignminister.gov.au/speeches/2010/100826_cii_wa.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[CONVENOR: Its been another successful International Trade Day and can I acknowledge the support of Austrade, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Department of State Development.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>24 August 2010 16:50 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia welcomes direct peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians</title>
      <link>http://foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100824.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Australia warmly welcomes the decision by Israel and the Palestinians to re-launch direct peace negotiations.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>24 August 2010 16:50 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Extract of doorstop interview</title>
      <link>http://foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100819a_doorstop.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Subject: Assistance to Pakistan; Judicial Review for Scott Rush]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>24 August 2010 15:40 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian Government deploys medical task force to Pakistan</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100822.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Australia is deploying medical teams to Pakistan on Monday, 23 August from RAAF Base Amberley, to provide health services to communities affected by the unprecedented floods. This deployment builds on the $35 million worth of assistance Australia has already provided.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>23 August 2010 17:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Extract of doorstop interview with ABC Radio, Perth</title>
      <link>http://foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100819_doorstop.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Subject: Commonwealth Games, Aid to Pakistan]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>20 August 2010 16:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Diplomatic Appointment - Ambassador to Thailand</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100818.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today I announce the appointment of Mr James Wise as Australia’s Ambassador to Thailand. Mr Wise replaces Mr Paul Grigson who has been Ambassador since July 2008. Mr Wise will take up his appointment later this month.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>18 August 2010 16:20 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Extract from Interview with Fran Kelly, Radio National Breakfast</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100817_radio_national.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Subject: Pakistan Floods.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>17 August 2010 14:40 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia commits an additional $24 million to Pakistan flood relief</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100817.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[In response to the United Nations and the Pakistan Government’s appeal for further international assistance, Australia will provide an additional $24 million to support emergency humanitarian relief efforts in the worst affected provinces.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>17 August 2010 11:10 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Extract of Interview, ABC2</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100816_abc2.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Subjects: Security Council, Pakistan, Afghanistan.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>16 August 2010 18:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Stephen Smith comment on Japan PM Kan apology</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/statements/2010/100811.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Japanese Prime Minister Kan's statement of 10 August expressing Japan's deep remorse and heartfelt apologies for damage and suffering resulting from its colonisation of South Korea from 1910 to 1945]]>
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      <pubDate>11 August 2010 18:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Anniversary of the Kokoda Air Crash</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100811.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today marks the anniversary of the tragic air crash near the Kokoda Track, which resulted in the death of all 13 on board, including nine Australians. I extend my condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the crash.]]>
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      <pubDate>11 August 2010 09:50 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Extract of Doorstop Interview, Sydney</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100810_doorstop.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Subject: Earthquake off the coast of Vanuatu.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>10 August 2010 19:15 +1000</pubDate>
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      <a href="/transcripts/2010/100810_doorstop.html">Extract of Doorstop Interview, Sydney.</a>
      10 August 2010</li>
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      <title>Arrest of Abu Bakar Ba’asyir</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100810a.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[On 9 August, Indonesian police arrested Abu Bakar Ba’asyir on suspicion of involvement in a series of
          terrorist activities in Aceh and Bandung in Indonesia.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>10 August 2010 10:10 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia to Appeal WTO Apples Decision</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100810.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[The Government has decided that Australia will appeal the decision of the World Trade Organization (WTO) panel in the dispute between Australia and New Zealand regarding apples to the WTO Appellate Body.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>10 August 2010 07:20 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Stephen Smith Transcript of Doorstop, Perth</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100808a_doorstop.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Thanks very much. I'll just make some remarks now, some foreign policy issues, and then we're very happy to respond to your questions.]]>
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      <pubDate>8 August 2010 10:40 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Extract of Doorstop at Esplanade Train Station, Perth</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100808_doorstop.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Thanks very much. I'll just make some remarks now, some foreign policy issues, and then we're very happy to respond to your questions.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>8 August 2010 10:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Further Australian Assistance for Pakistan</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100807a.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[As the adverse consequences of disastrous flooding in Pakistan worsen, Australia will contribute a
          further $5 million for the people of Pakistan affected by the floods.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>7 August 2010 15:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia next Vice Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100807.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[I am pleased to announce that Australia was confirmed as Vice Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim
          Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) for 2011 and 2012 at the Council of Ministers
          meeting in Sana’a, Yemen on 5 August.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>7 August 2010 15:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Press Conference at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100806_press_conference.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Main topic: Pacific Islands Forum – Leaders' Press Conference – 3pm, 6 Aug]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>6 August 2010 12:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Forty-first Pacific Islands Forum Port Vila, Vanuatu 4-5 August 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/statements/2010/100805.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Forum Communiqué - Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>6 August 2010 10:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100805a.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[I visited Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 August to represent the Prime Minister
          and Australia at the 41st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>5 August 2010 21:05 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100805.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Australia will provide up to $85 million over four years to Pacific Island countries to protect the lives of
          mothers, newborn babies and children.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>5 August 2010 21:05 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Doorstop at Pacific Islands Forum</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100804_doorstop.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Main topic: Pacific Islands Forum, Fiji, Nauru, Uighurs.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>4 August 2010 22:45 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Pacific Partnerships for Development and Security Partnerships signed at Pacific Islands Forum</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100804.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today at the Pacific Islands Forum in Port Vila, Vanuatu, I signed Pacific Partnerships for
          Development with President Mori of the Federated States of Micronesia, President Toribiong of the
          Republic of Palau, and Foreign Minister Silk of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>4 August 2010 19:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Pacific Islands Forum, Leaders' Meeting Opening Ceremony</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/speeches/2010/100804_pacific_islands_forum.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[It is a great pleasure to be here in Vanuatu for the forty-first annual meeting of Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>4 August 2010 14:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Doorstop interview with Foreign Minister Stephen Smith</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/transcripts/2010/100803_doorstop.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Main topic: Australian woman injured in Croatia]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>3 August 2010 15:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian assistance to Pakistan following devastating floods</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100802.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Australia will provide $5 million in assistance to help the people of Pakistan adversely affected by the devastation and destruction caused by the worst floods to hit Pakistan since 1929.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>2 August 2010 15:30 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum</title>
      <link>http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100801.html</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[I will leave Australia on Tuesday to represent the Prime Minister at the 41st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting in Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 August.]]>
      </description>
      <pubDate>1 August 2010 07:00 +1000</pubDate>
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