The most recent programs for the Australia Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=902 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 02:36:43 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312080-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard and members of her cabinet answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues in both houses of the Australian Parliament. These questions took place in the House of Representatives from February 5-14, 2013. Debate focused on Australia's economy and the recently imposed tax on miners. David Speers introduced this compilation of highlights presented by the Australian Public Affairs Channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311251-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassadors representing Australia, India and the Philippines talked about their regional priorities and relationship with the U.S. Topics which include unresolved disputes with China, opportunities for increased exports, and the Obama administration's renewed focus on the Asia-Pacific region. They were interviewed by Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA), Armed Services Committee member and co-chair of the Congressional China Caucus. "All Eyes on Asia: Perspectives from our Allies" was a session of the forum "The Price of Greatness: The Next Four Years of Foreign Policy," held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT During highlights from the October 9, 2012, Australian Parliament Question Time Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott argued over the leader's motion that Speaker Peter Slipper be removed from office for his involvement in a sexual harassment court case brought by a former staffer. The speaker was also under fire for text messages exchanged with the staffer. Prime Minister Julia Gillard responded to the leader's motion with a 15-minute speech, repeatedly accusing the leader of "sexism and misogyny" himself. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308853-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308242-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from the audience regarding the carbon emission tax and other issues in Australia. The carbon emission tax has been a divisive subject in Australian politics; irritated by the wealthy political contributors from the mining industry in Australia who oppose it. The carbon emission tax was pushed by her predecessor to reduce carbon emissions in Australia, which has one of the highest rates in the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307488-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307047-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307047-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306485-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302770-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the Australian Parliament. He told members that the United States would play a "larger and more long-term" role in the Asia-Pacific region. His remarks followed Prime Minister Julia Gillard's announcement of a new military partnership between the two countries, which would include deploying about 2,500 U.S. troops to operate from a base in northern Australia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302734-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition. Questions focused on a levy to tax carbon pollution. On October 12, members voted 74-72 in favor of a tax that will impose a $23 dollars per ton fee on carbon pollution. Opponents accused the Prime Minister of breaking her pre-election promise not to levy a carbon tax, arguing that it will cost jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302196-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues. Members questions were focused on the government's plan for a carbon tax aimed to cut greenhouse gas emission, and on a recent deal between Australia and Malaysia concerning asylum seekers. Under the agreement, Australia will send 800 asylum-seekers to Malaysia as they arrive in Australian waters and are picked up by Coast Guard and Navy, in exchange for 4,000 refugees who have already been processed in Malaysia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299940-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Cabinet members answered questions on the government's plan for a carbon tax aimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, border security policies, and on recovery efforts for communities affected by recent floods. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298803-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT During the February-March period of debate in the Australian Parliament, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and cabinet members answered questions on the government's plan for a carbon tax and on Australia's multiculturalism policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298439-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed a joint meeting of Congress. She spoke about the ANZUS treaty, signed in 1951 solidifying the alliance between the U.S. and Australia. Other topics included Afghanistan, the global economy, the G20, and free trade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298393-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298393-2 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard spoke to reporters following a meeting at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298361-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296847-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296847-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues. Topics included the recent International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, D.C., and Australia's military operation in Afghanistan. Australia at the time had 1,550 troops in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296559-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296559-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the state opening of the Australian Parliament, Prime Minister Julia Gillard acknowledged the history of the indigenous people of Australia and welcomed the first aboriginal member elected to the lower house of parliament. Her remarks were followed by highlights from the State Opening and Question Time, which occurred in late September. Julia Gillard formed Australia's first minority government in 67 years after a tense election that left each of the main political parties with 72 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives. Ms. Gillard was able to continue as Prime Minister after convincing two independent members to join her government. She is Australia's first female Prime Minister. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295858-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard talked about foreign policy, reforms within the house of representatives and plans for a government tax on mining. She also answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295399-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a surprise turn of events, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was forced to step down on June 24, 2010, after months of political debate over a 40 percent tax on the mining industry proposed by his government. He lost a leadership battle within his governing Labor Party with his deputy leader, Julia Gillard, on June 23rd, clearing the way for her to become the country's first female prime minister. Hours after accepting her new position as Prime Minister and Party leader, she addressed members of the Australian House of Representatives in her first Question Time. This program is a recap of the week's events, which include remarks from Ms. Gillard and outgoing Prime Minister Rudd, and a portion of Prime Minister Gillard's first Question Time. It was compiled by A-PAC (Australia's Public Affairs Channel). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294344-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT During the May-June sitting of the Australian Parliament, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd defended his government's plan to impose a forty percent tax on mining projects. Critics have objected to the new tax and say it will discourage investment and plans for expansion in the mining industry. The Australian Foreign Affairs minister also responded to questions about an investigation into the misuse of Australian passports by Israeli officials. The fake passports were used in the killing of a Hamas leader in Dubai. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293937-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd answered questions from members of his party and the opposition on climate change and the government's proposed budget, which includes a 40 % tax on mining projects. Critics say the new tax could hurt investments and plans for expansion in the mining industry. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott challenged the Prime Minister on his budget proposal, accusing him of playing politics before a general election, which is expected later this year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293625-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Kevin Rudd welcomed the Indonesian president's first address to members in Parliament House. Later, members questioned the Prime Minister on the rising cost of healthcare, the economy, and border security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292756-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT During the October Sitting of the Australian Parliament, the Prime Minister, Treasurer, and Ministers for Environment and Families took questions about the Australian economy, climate change, and Afghanistan. Question time in the Australian Parliament takes place Monday-Thursday at 2pm, while the parliament is sitting. Members take advantage of this time to ask questions of the Prime Minister and his Cabinet. A-PAC (Australia's Public Affairs Channel) has put together a compilation of the questions asked over the two week period of the October sitting (October 19-29). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289759-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Defense Minister Joel Fitzgibbon talked about US-Australian relations, the role of Australian troops in Afghanistan, and continued defense and foreign security cooperation. He answered questions from the audience. "Australia and the United States: The Indispensable Alliance" was held by the Center for a New American Security in the Willard InterContinental Hotel's Crystal Room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285205-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Rudd spoke about the global economy and a meeting of G-20 nations. He also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282436-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Kevin Rudd talked about about Australia, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Topics included the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation group, some history of the relationships, the increasing influence of China, and the loss of some U.S. presence in the Pacific region due to its Iraq responsibilities. Mr. Thornton provided introductory remarks, and Mr. Bader moderated the discussion. After his speech the prime minister responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204624-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a formal apology before Parliament to the indigenous Aboriginal population. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200410-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200410-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australian Prime Minister John Howard responded to questions from members of the Australian parliament. Topics included the economy, global climate change, and military operations in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196808-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld and Mr. Nelson talked to the reporters about strengthening the relationship between U.S. and Australia. They responded to questions from the reporters. Topics included war on terrorism, increasing financial cost of the Iraq war, Joint Strike Fighter Program between the two nations, and withdraw of the troops from Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193205-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At a dinner in his honor, Prime Minister Howard talked about trade and business opportunities emerging from the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement and the recent granting of the E-3 visa category to Australian professionals working in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187716-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Australia's Governor-General spoke about his agenda at the 41st Opening of Parliament. He focused on tax cuts, the environment, and health care. The Governor-General also outlined Australia's efforts to build a counter-terrorism and intelligence training school for Southeast Asian and Pacific countries. This is the first session of Parliament since Prime Minister John Howard was re-elected October 9th. His government has been criticized for sending 2,000 troops to Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182395-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following brief remarks on a free trade agreement with Australia, president Bush signed the Act in the White House Rose garden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182994-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Howard talked about U.S.-Australia relations, which he said were excellent. Among the specific topics addressed were free trade, the situation in Iraq, energy production, and Australian foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182135-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Prime Minister Howard spoke to reporters outside President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas. Among the topics they addressed were coalition military operations in Iraq and relations between Australia and the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176463-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Howard and opposition members debated policy toward Iraq, potential military action Iraq, and the governments support for the U.S. position on Iraqi disarmament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175037-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Thawley talked about international issues, including the relationship between the U.S. and Australia, the war on terrorism, and the possibility of war with Iraq. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174772-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174772-4 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT