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John Menadue. The smoko continues.
I have posted many blogs on this subject – how we have failed to equip Australia for our future in Asia. We just do not have the Asian literacy and skills we need for our future in the region. See … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Education, International Affairs
Tagged Colombo Plan, Diversity Council Australia, Garnaut-Report, language learning in Australia, white Paper on Australia and the Asian Century
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Nicholas Carney. Advancing the Australia-India relationship under Prime Minister Modi
Narendra Modi’s ascension to the prime ministership of India has sparked interest around the globe, including here in Australia. The world is right to pay attention to Mr Modi’s rise. In the recent Lok Sahba (‘House of the People’) election, … Continue reading
Posted in International Affairs
Tagged BJP, Colombo Plan, G20 Summit, Indian Congress Party, Indian election, Indian PM Modi, Nicholas Carney
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