John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Hansard source

The first thing I should say in relation to the national security statement is that it sets out the full range of national security challenges from defence and domestic security to more non-traditional threats like terrorism and energy security. It also outlines the institutional framework within which the government determines our national security policy settings for the future. In relation to the specific element of the national security statement that Senator Coonan raises, let me say that building resilience to climate change is critical for highly vulnerable countries in our region. The Niue Declaration on Climate Change commits forum members, including Australia, to continue to develop ways of combating climate change which are tailored to the Pacific. Working with— (Time expired)