Korean peninsula
- North Korea raises stakes in game of nuke poker, The Australian, 5 September 2009, p. 19, http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26027481-2703,00.html. International concern of North Korea uranium claim, ABC News Radio, 5 September 2009, http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200909/2677451.htm?desktop: North Korea has claimed that its nuclear technicians are in the "completion phase" of a highly enriched uranium program and building more plutonium bombs. The US special envoy on North Korea Stephen Bosworth said the claim, which was repeated in a message to the UN Security Council, was "of concern to us".
Australian domestic
- Coalition pushes for stimulus exit plan: The Opposition is expected to press the Government over its economic management when parliament resumes today. Financial Review, 7 September 2009, p. 5. (See attached).
Australian international relations
- Historic visit for Vietnamese leader for trade, terror talks, The Australian, 7 September 2009, p. 2. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26036230-5013404,00.html; Rudd welcomes communist chief, The Canberra Times, 6 September 2009, p. 8. (See attached): On 6 September, Vietnam’s Communist Party secretary-general, Nong Duc Manh, arrived in Canberra to meet with PM Rudd, Governor-General Bryce, Opposition Leader Turnbull and NSW Premier Rees. Trade, terrorism, people trafficking and counter-narcotics are expected to dominate talks.
- ASIO has ear on Chinese whispers: ASIO is investigating claims that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is employing technicians with direct links to the People’s Liberation Army. The Australian, 5 September 2009, p. 1, 2. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26029043-5013871,00.html
- No ‘white flag’ on Doha round, Crean: Trade Minister Crean continues to be optimistic about the prospects of clearing the final obstacles to an agreement on the Doha trade negotiations next year. While he argues that the deal is good for Australian farmers, the Australian Farm Institute is questioning its value. Financial Review, 7 September 2009, p. 4. (See attached).
Government media releases