Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

The government is advancing Australia's national interests by supporting a secure, stable, prosperous and resilient region, whilst securing Australia's future through sound economic management. Our focus includes an emphasis on economic partnerships in South-East Asia, where many countries are undergoing rapid economic transformation, and we have made a record commitment of $1.4 billion in development assistance for the Pacific this financial year. Unlike those opposite, whose approach has been rejected at the 2013, 2016 and 2019 elections, the Morrison government will continue to operate an affordable and targeted aid program that advances and responds to our national interests.