Australia was pleased to join in the consensus on draft resolution I, just adopted.
188. Nevertheless, while welcoming the acknowledge- ment, in the tenth preambular paragraph, of the "need for adoption by all countries of policies designed to avoid disruption of international trade", we are very d…
In its statement dur- ing the debate on the question of Namibia [65th meeting], my delegation made clear Australia's commitment to early and genuine independence for Namibia. In that statement we also described what we regarded as the ap- propriate form for resolutions under this item. It is a mat- …
Australia abstained in the vote on the resolution just adopted. However, our ab- stention should not be interpreted as in any way compro- mising our long-standing view that colonial Territories should be brought to independence on the basis of unity and territorial integrity.
87. Mr. Amara ESSY (Iv…
Australia joins with other delegations in welcoming the report of the Secre- tary-General on the International Year of Disabled Per- sons.
237. I should like to note first of all that Australia en- dorses the establishment of a long-term programme of ac- tion as a follow-up to the activities of the…
Australia's commit- ment to the achievement by Namibia of early, genuine and complete independence is absolute. For too long the international community has been calling upon the Gov- ernment of South Africa to cease its illegal occupation of the Territory and to implement immediately the terms of S…
It gives me pleasure to address the Assemb!y on the report of IAEA. Aus- tralia's active participation in the work of the Agency, and in particular our membership of the Board of Governors since its inception in 1957, demonstrates the importance we place on the work being carried out on the peaceful…
My Government re- gards item 37 on the launching of global negotiations on international economic co-operation for development as pre-eminent among the subjects to be addressed at the current session of the General Assembly. To say that is not to belittle the importance of other issues. Neverthe- le…
Australia is a part of the region of Asia and the Pacific and has the closest interest in peace and stability in South-East Asia and in friendship and co-operation both with and among all its South-East Asian neighbours. For these reasons, Australia has given strong and consistent support to the con…
This is the third year in which Kampuchea has featured on the agenda of the General Assembly.
166. When the item was first considered. in 1979. my delegation, like most others, hoped that it would not be necessary for the matter to be considered in subsequent years. It was our hope that the terms o…
I wish to congratulate you" Sir, on your election as President of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly. This session takes place at an importr ,it moment in international affairs. 1 believe you will enSUi J that it achieves signifi~ant and lasting re-
216. I should also like to join oth…
The policies of apartheid are so repugnant to all of us that it is the Aus- tralian delegation's view that it ought to have been possi- ble to' arrive at a series of draft resolutions that could be adopted unanimously. It is a matter of regret that this will not be the case.
180. We regard the firs…
Australia voted in favour of draft resolution A/36/L. 10, as well as for the two amendments submitted at the 5 Ist meeting and contained in document A/36/L. 12. The two amendments reflect views of the Australian Government which have already been expressed in other relevant bodies, in particular the…
When it was agreed late last year to defer consideration of item 27 of the agenda, on the question of Namibia, my Gov- ernment welcomed that decision. We saw it as re- flecting the commitment of the international commu- nity to ensure that no possible pretext be given the parties attending the pre-i…
Australia's opposition to the policies of apartheid is clear, un- equivocal and firmly on record. In the United Nations and elsewhere we have demonstrated our support for, and willingness to co-operate in, international efforts to achieve fundamental and meaningful change to the system of apartheid.…
At this point in the proceedings of the Assembly it is not my intention to repeat what has been said by many others in this debate. What might be helpful would be for me, on behalf of my Government, to recommit Australia to full participation in the global negotiations on the basis ofthe objectives …
The Australian Government regards this item as one of the most important on the agenda of this year's session of the General Assembly. It involves issues that go to the very heart of the Charter. If the United Nations is to be true to its purposes and principles, it is incumbent on us to examine the…
I have been inspired to do so by the explanation that we have just heard from the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Community.
164. In approaching draft resolution A/36/L.7 we have tested its language, the calls for measures to protect the environment against the weapon…
It is a pleasure for me to take this opportunity to address this Assembly on the report of IAEA. The Agency is, we consider, one of the more successful organizations within the United Nations system and, in spite of the limited resources available to it, it has an impressive record in meeting its re…
One of the most sig- nificant achievements of the United Nations since its in- ception has been its active involvement in the decoloniza- tion process. We have witnessed a tripling in membership of the Organization almost from its birth. a country that with a few notable and important exceptions, th…
It gives me much pleasure to address this Assembly on the report of IAEA. As representatives will be aware, the Australian Government attaches great importance to the work be- ing carried out by the Agency on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The Agency is, we believe, one of the more successful …
