Stephen Smith
HELLFIRE PASS, THAILAND - APRIL 25: Australian and New Zealand dignitaries ( from L to R) Mr. Stephen Smith MP, Australian Minister for Defense, Australian Senator John Hogg, and James Wise, Australian Ambassador to Thailand attempt to follow the program in the dark the sunrise memorial service in remembrance of all those who lost their lives April 25, 2013 in Hellfire Pass, Thailand. Hellfire Pass is a small section of the Burma-Thailand railway which was built by POW's and Asian Laborers under horrific conditions during the Second World War (WWII). Heavy loss of life was suffered during construction due to disease, starvation and exhaustion.
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This agreement gives effect to Australia's rights to use and disclose Swedish Intellectual Property rights for complex submarine design and technology
I also look forward to discussing progress in key acquisition programs including the Joint Strike Fighter and our enhanced cooperation in the new and emerging security challenges of space and cyber
Australia has raised our concerns about this matter with Afghan authorities, Afghan and international human rights organisations and ISAF (the International Security Assistance Force)More quotes »
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Australia plans to buy 12 EA-18G Growler aircraft
our own air combat capability with the previous acquisitions of Super Hornets and now additional Growlers," Defense Minister Stephen Smith told reporters."It is quite clearly the case on our one analysis but also on U.S. analysis that the Joint Strike Fighter Read more »
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Australia waits on US-Afghan decision
its post-2014 troop commitment to Afghanistan before announcing how many Australian troops will remain, Defence Minister Stephen Smith says. Speaking after meeting US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in Washington, Mr Smith said Australia remained willing to 5/21/13 from Adelaide Now Read more »
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Readout of Secretary Hagel's Meeting with Australian Minister for Defense Stephen Smith
Little provided the following readout: “Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosted the Australian Minister for Defence Stephen Smith for a working lunch at the Pentagon this afternoon. “Secretary Hagel thanked Minister Smith for his condolences on the loss of 5/21/13 from U.S. Department of Defense Read more »
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Deadline for Defence abuse claims approaches
about reporting an allegation of sexual or other abuse while in Defence must do so by 31 May 2013, Defence Minister Stephen Smith and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus have reminded. The Defence Abuse Response Taskforce established in November 2012 is responsible from CCH Australia Read more »
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Lobbying for, against the SC garbage bill
third of them ex-lawmakers. Veteran lobbyist Sara S. Rogers represents Waste Management Inc., while long-time lobbyists Stephen Smith and Jason Puhlasky are among those who represent Republic Services. Ex-legislators who are lobbying for the waste industry from The State Read more »
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Friday finish — An oldie but goodie for legislature? A rebuttal for Tom Cotton
POLITICAL RUMOR: Stephen Smith of Fayetteville says he's been encouraged to make a run for state House of Representatives in 2014 for the seat currently held by Rep. Greg Leding. Heh. Smith was one of the rabble-rousing advisors to Bill Clinton during his from Arkansas Times Read more »
