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ANC AUSTRALIA: NEW GOVT. FILLED WITH GENOCIDE RECOGNITION SUPPORTERS (VIDEO)
October 11, 2013 - 09:31 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott and
three of his senior Ministers have all, while in opposition over the
last three years, properly characterized the Armenian Genocide in
public speeches and statements.
Abbott, Australia's 28th Prime Minister, recently unveiled his new
Cabinet.
The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) revealed
that "Armenians should be delighted that 20% of the Cabinet, as well
as many members of the outer Ministry, were on recent record either
characterizing the Armenian Genocide correctly or outright advocating
for Australia's recognition of the Armenian Genocide".
Australia's new Treasurer, Joe Hockey, who is of Armenian heritage,
has been the most vocal advocate in parliament, calling upon the
Australian government to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide.
In 2005, Hockey became the most senior Australian government Minister
to visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armenia. Since
that time, he has continued to be a staunch voice on the issue.
The Member for Wentworth and Minister for Communications, Malcolm
Turnbull delivered a powerful speech in 2011 on the floor of parliament
on the Armenian, Greek and Assyrian Genocides, and the need for
Australia to recognize this crime against humanity.
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison,
who attended the 2011 Armenian Genocide Commemoration, joined his
parliamentary colleagues calling for the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide.
In addition, as opposition leader, the current Prime Minister, Tony
Abbott issued a statement on every April 24 marking the commemoration
of the Armenian Genocide.
Many other individuals in the outer Ministry and Parliamentary
Secretaries, including Senator Marise Payne, SenatorConcetta
Fierravanti-Wells, and Paul Fletcher MP, have been strong advocates
for Armenian Genocide recognition by Australia. Fletcher has also
backed the right to self-determination for the people of the Republic
of Nagorno Karabakh.
ANC Australia Executive Director Vache Kahramanian commented: "The
composition of the Federal Parliamentary Cabinet represents the first
time we have seen so many supporters of Armenian Genocide recognition
hold such high office. Over twenty percent of the cabinet has a clear
track record of support."
"We look forward to working with the current government to ensure
Australia adds her voice in recognizing this dark chapter in history,"
Kahramanian added.
It is widely expected that Bronwyn Bishop, another staunch supporter
of Armenian Genocide recognition in Australia, will take on the role
as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/171116/
From: Baghdasarian
October 11, 2013 - 09:31 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott and
three of his senior Ministers have all, while in opposition over the
last three years, properly characterized the Armenian Genocide in
public speeches and statements.
Abbott, Australia's 28th Prime Minister, recently unveiled his new
Cabinet.
The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) revealed
that "Armenians should be delighted that 20% of the Cabinet, as well
as many members of the outer Ministry, were on recent record either
characterizing the Armenian Genocide correctly or outright advocating
for Australia's recognition of the Armenian Genocide".
Australia's new Treasurer, Joe Hockey, who is of Armenian heritage,
has been the most vocal advocate in parliament, calling upon the
Australian government to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide.
In 2005, Hockey became the most senior Australian government Minister
to visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armenia. Since
that time, he has continued to be a staunch voice on the issue.
The Member for Wentworth and Minister for Communications, Malcolm
Turnbull delivered a powerful speech in 2011 on the floor of parliament
on the Armenian, Greek and Assyrian Genocides, and the need for
Australia to recognize this crime against humanity.
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison,
who attended the 2011 Armenian Genocide Commemoration, joined his
parliamentary colleagues calling for the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide.
In addition, as opposition leader, the current Prime Minister, Tony
Abbott issued a statement on every April 24 marking the commemoration
of the Armenian Genocide.
Many other individuals in the outer Ministry and Parliamentary
Secretaries, including Senator Marise Payne, SenatorConcetta
Fierravanti-Wells, and Paul Fletcher MP, have been strong advocates
for Armenian Genocide recognition by Australia. Fletcher has also
backed the right to self-determination for the people of the Republic
of Nagorno Karabakh.
ANC Australia Executive Director Vache Kahramanian commented: "The
composition of the Federal Parliamentary Cabinet represents the first
time we have seen so many supporters of Armenian Genocide recognition
hold such high office. Over twenty percent of the cabinet has a clear
track record of support."
"We look forward to working with the current government to ensure
Australia adds her voice in recognizing this dark chapter in history,"
Kahramanian added.
It is widely expected that Bronwyn Bishop, another staunch supporter
of Armenian Genocide recognition in Australia, will take on the role
as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/171116/
From: Baghdasarian