Some measures to take effect immediately include PBS listing of first new contraceptive pills in more than 30 years. Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAsked if there is “any fear of upsetting Donald Trump,” Gallagher says “we will always make our decisions based on Australia’s national interest”.The finance minister was speaking on ABC Insiders a short while ago:We’ll always make our decisions based on Australia’s national interest. Obviously … America is an important strategic partner and our closest ally, has been for decades through different administrations. We will make decisions in our national interest and we will navigate the relationship and President Trump’s presidency in accordance with those principles.I think President Trump has made it clear that he’s going to do things differently. I think the prime minister was right to, you know, confirm what our position is – which is a two-state solution that supports the rights of the Palestinian people, the state of Palestine, and the state of Israel to coexist peacefully.Well, we have made clear what our position is – two-state solution – and that the conflict in the Middle East is resolved as soon as possible and peacefully, and in accordance with international law.If you’re talking forced displacement, David, that is not consistent with international law. So our position is and has been very clear and consistent and remains consistent and it’s a bipartisan position in this country. Continue reading…
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