If these reports are confirmed, this is another tragic example of a young Australian being lured to a senseless and violent death by a brutal terrorist organization that is intent on imposing suffering and misery not only in Iraq and in Syria, but beyond.

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Kevin Rudd has requested that the Australian government nominate him, and as the prime minister has indicated on a number of occasions that'll be a matter for the cabinet, i'll certainly put the matter forward. It'll be a matter for the cabinet.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

To ignore it would be a serious international transgression. by Australian Foreign Minister Ju...

To ignore it would be a serious international transgression.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

We are calling for calm. The police response should at all times be proportionate, australia plays an important role in supporting PNG but at the end of the day, it's a sovereign nation.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

I know students have been shot but we are still trying to determine whether there have been deaths, how many injured.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

We are working very closely with authorities in Afghanistan as well as countries who have significant resources on the ground, including the British, to ascertain her whereabouts, we are working with those who can assist us in making contact with those who may well have been involved.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

We have connections, networks in Afghanistan, and we will be seeking to confirm as many of the details as we can, as soon as possible. In the meantime, we're staying in close contact with her family.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

These stores will ensure communities have access to safe drinking water and basic hygiene for those who have lost their houses or are displaced.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

At this stage, I believe, the Fijian Government is coming to term... by Australian Foreign Minister Ju...

At this stage, I believe, the Fijian Government is coming to terms with the damage.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

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Cambodia is committed to a regional solution and has committed through a memorandum of understanding with the Australian government to resettle some asylum seekers who are found to be genuine refugees, it wishes to harness the skills of foreign workers and in this way, they can resettle people into Cambodia and help boost their GDP.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

The establishment of an international criminal tribunal ... would send a clear message that the international community will not tolerate acts that threaten international peace and security by endangering civil aviation, a tribunal established by the Council would ensure broad international support for prosecutions and would maximise the prospects of securing international cooperation, which will be necessary for an effective prosecution.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Nothing can be gained and much will be lost if these two young Australians are executed. I again respectfully call on the President of Indonesia to reconsider his refusal to grant clemency. It is not too late for a change of heart.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

The aerial reconnaissance flights confirmed significant damage in the southern islands, particularly Tanna island, where it appears that more than 80 percent of houses and buildings have been partially or completely destroyed.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

There are destructive winds, rain, flooding, landslides, sea surges and very rough seas and the storm is exceedingly destructive there, we are still assessing the situation, but we stand ready to assist.

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I can confirm that the Australian government is currently seeking to independently verify reports that 18-year-old Melbourne teenager Jake Bilardi has been killed in a suicide bombing attack in the Middle East, if these reports are confirmed, this is another tragic example of a young Australian being lured to a senseless and violent death by a brutal terrorist organization that is intent on imposing suffering and misery not only in Iraq and Syria but beyond.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

This is a brutal organization dedicated to creating misery and hardship, its activities of beheadings and executions and crucifixions all take us back to the dark ages.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

I can confirm that we're seeking to independently verify that he was part of this suicide bombing attack, the news appears very grim, but we are seeking to independently verify it.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

I asked for a pause in their preparations for the executions of Mr Sukumaran and Mr Chan so that we could explore some kind of prisoner swap, or prisoner transfer, or a swap of their Indonesian prisoners who are in jail in Australia for a stay of execution for Mr Sukumaran and Mr Chan.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

We appeal to the Indonesian president to grant a stay of clemency... by Australian Foreign Minister Ju...

We appeal to the Indonesian president to grant a stay of clemency.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

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Andrew and Myuran are the model of what penal systems the world over long to achieve.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

We respect Indonesia's sovereignty, we respect their legal system, what we are asking is that President Widodo show mercy to these two young Australians.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop