James Cotton, Emeritus Professor of Politics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy.ĭavid Lee, Director, Historical Publications and Information Section, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 9 Australia's engagement with the UN on environmental issues:Īcronyms and abbreviations used in Notes and Bibliography.7 Australia and UN peacekeeping: Steady and unwavering support.6 Australia and development cooperation at the United Nations:.5 Australia, ECOSOC and the UN specialised agencies.The problem of collective security and liberal internationalism 1 Australia in the League of Nations: Role, debates, presence.Dr HV Evatt, Minister for External Affairs, 13 March 1946.
– Statement to the House of Representatives on Foreign Affairs by the Right Hon. We shall continue steadfastly and courageously to play our part in this Organisation, on which must rest most of the hopes of men of good will throughout the world. It is the best presently available instrument, both for avoiding the supreme and ultimate catastrophe of a third world war, waged with all-destroying weapons, and also for establishing an international order which can and should assure to mankind security against poverty, unemployment, ignorance, famine and disease Ī key point in the foreign policy of Australia is enthusiastic and sustained activity in all aspects of the work of the United Nations. The Australian Minister for External Affairs and Attorney-General, Dr HV Evatt, signs the Charter of the United Nations on behalf of Australia, watched by the Australian Deputy Prime Minister, Francis M Forde (right), San Francisco, 26 June 1945. Other authors/contributors: Cotton, James, 1949–Īustralia. National Library Catalogue-in-Publishing entryĪustralia and the United Nations/ edited by James Cotton and David Lee
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