Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the minister for his answer and note that he did not confirm that that is a saving of $447 million in the next financial year and almost $3 billion over the forward estimates. Also, I note his reference to one country in particular, but they are actually already at 0.6 per cent of GNI. Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. In the bid for the UN Security Council, the Australian government booklet claims repeatedly: 'Australia: we do what we say.' Now that the government has reneged on its commitment to increase Australian aid— (Time expired)