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Albanese flicks another $50 MILLION of your money to Ukraine.

Thursday, 15 February 2024

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Ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's brutal full-scale invasion, the Albanese Government will provide a $50 million grant to the International Fund for Ukraine, directly supporting the procurement of priority military capabilities.

The International Fund for Ukraine is administered by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence. It uses international partners' contributions to procure priority military equipment for Ukraine and ensure the continued supply of military support – lethal and non-lethal –through 2024 and beyond.

Australia remains steadfast in our commitment to support Ukraine and the Ukrainians who are defending their people, their territory, and their sovereignty. The contribution announced today will take Australia's overall support to Ukraine to approximately $960 million, including $780 million in assistance for Ukraine's Armed Forces.

In addition to Australia's materiel and financial support, the Australian Defence Force continues to make an important contribution to multinational efforts in support of Ukraine under Operation Kudu. Australian personnel continue to train Ukrainian soldiers as part of an extended and expanded mission in the United Kingdom.

Australia's E-7A Wedgetail aircraft is also lending its unique capabilities in Germany to help protect a vital international gateway of military and humanitarian assistance into Ukraine.

Australia again calls on Russia to immediately withdraw from Ukrainian territory and for Belarus to stop supporting Russia's senseless war.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

"Australia remains steadfast in supporting Ukraine to defend itself against Russia's illegal and immoral invasion.

"We stand with Ukraine in support of its courageous people and also in defence of a fundamental principle - the right of every sovereign nation to be secure in its own borders and to determine its own future."

Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles:

"Almost two years on from Russia's illegal and immoral invasion, Australia continues to stand with Ukraine and our international partners in providing meaningful support to enable Ukraine end this war on its own terms.

"This contribution to the International Fund for Ukraine will help Ukraine procure the equipment it needs as a priority, delivering real-time effects on the battlefield."

Quotes attributable to Foreign Minister Penny Wong:

"Australia steadfastly supports Ukraine in their fight for freedom, as they defend the fundamental principles that underpin a stable, peaceful and prosperous world.

"We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave Ukrainians who are defending their people, their territory, and their sovereignty."

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NT flags half-mast - Japan's Bombing of Darwin. Lest We Forget.

Thursday, 15 February 2024

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The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags to mark the 82nd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Monday, 19 February 2024.

On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack for the first time. Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin, which involved land based bombers and approximately 188 attack aircraft that were launched from four Japanese aircraft carriers in the Timor Sea. Killing more than 230 Allied service personnel and civilians, the attacks devastated the city. Military aircraft were lost, eight ships at anchor in the harbour were sunk and most civil and military facilities in Darwin were destroyed.

To mark the 82nd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, the Australian National Flag should be lowered to half-mast on Monday, 19 February 2024 at dawn and raised to the peak at 12:01pm for the remainder of the day in the Northern Territory only. This advice applies to buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.

  • If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
  • An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.
  • Information on flag protocol is available at https://www.pmc.gov.au/flag

Your assistance is appreciated.

Commonwealth Flag Officer

15 February 2024
 

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
1 National Circuit
BARTON  ACT  2600

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