Australia - The New Asian Powerhouse

‘The Conservatives, you can bet on this, will forelock tug their way to Washington, and our future as an independent country, as a republic in Asia, in our neighbourhood, will be lost’ – The Hon Paul Keating, speaking at the Australian Labor Party Centenary Dinner 2001 Should Australian foreign policy continue to take the stance of recent American administrations, or should the Federal Government distance itself and strive for a new identity within the Asia Pacific? Australia’…showed first 75 words of 579 total…

…showed last 75 words of 579 total…would not only benefit economically by increasing our markets and the reduction in tariffs but would also establish a strong reputation as an innovator and leader on the global forum. The Australian government must realise that simply following the ‘global policeman’ policy of the US will not benefit the development of our nation and that a change in focus towards the Asia/Pacific region is required if Australia is to be considered a world leader.