Why should Australia increase foreign aid at a time when there is a major international debate about what will replace the Millennium Development Goals for relieving poverty and inequality? All sides of politics have committed to raise Australia’s aid to 0.5% of Gross National Income, but this has already been postponed twice. A panel chaired by Emeritus Professor Dennis Altman, with Hon Matt Thistlethwaite (Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs and Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs), Kelly O'Dwyer MP (Liberal Member for Higgins). Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Why Should Australia Give Foreign Aid?

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The opening years of the 21st century seemed to herald the start of a new era. On the back of China's remarkable economic revitalisation, India's reforms, as well as the ongoing growth in South Korea, Taiwan, and ASEAN economies, many argued that the new century belonged to Asia. Is that still the case, or has the gloss come off the Asian century?

Andrew Leigh (Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Federal Member for Fenner, Australia) talks to Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of Nick Bisley) about whether the concept still applies and what Asia's development will mean for Australia.

Are we Still in the Asian Century?

Australia's Turnbull government has released a new defense white paper containing the affirmation of the purchase of 12 new submarines. There have been previous indications that these would come from Japan, but much has changed in both domestic and international politics in this time.

Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia) tells Matt Smith why Japan will be the provider of Australia's submarines and the ripples it could make in international diplomacy.

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Why Australia Will buy Submarines From Japan

During his first year of office, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has conducted a surprisingly energetic and focused foreign policy. He's visited a number of countries in the Asian region and furthered Australia's interests by signing fair trade agreements with Japan and South Korea, as well as making progress in relationships with both China and India. In this episode of Asia Rising, Professor Nick Bisley (La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) speaks to host Matt Smith about Abbott's interactions with Asia in his first year of office.

A Year of Abbott in Asia

Professor Mary Crock (Public Law, University of Sydney) on the Abbott Government’s approach and plans towards asylum seeker policy. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Why Should Australia Give Foreign Aid?

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