United Nations
Rudd dumps Gillard’s UN Security Council agenda
Australia has taken over as president of the UN Security Council allowing it to influence this month’s agenda. Since Kevin......
Australia is the President of the UN Security Council… what?
After 26 years, Australia has once again become the President of the United Nations Security Council. The presidency will last......
What to expect from the UN’s Arms Trade Treaty
Australia was one of the first countries to sign the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty in New York today. In......
UN to regulate global arms trade
The United Nations’ General Assembly has passed a Resolution to regulate the global arms trade, worth an estimated 70 billion......
International Day of Happiness
To be happy is a fundamental goal for human beings around the world, that’s why the United Nations have adopted......
UN to Government: Please explain
The Federal Government has been questioned by the United Nations over cuts to single parent payments. A letter from the......
France calls for UN help with Mali Conflict
France has called on the United Nations to send a Peacekeeping Mission to the embattled North African nation of Mali,......
Palestine statehood recognised by the UN
An overwhelming 138 countries voted for Palestine to receive UN recognition as a non member observer State. Only 9 Countires......
Australia Abstains from UN Palestine vote
This Thursday the United Nations General Assembly will likely pass a resolution to give Palestine a more formal status at......
Doha climate talks: Could ‘creative accounting’ derail the process?
Almost two hundred nations are gathering in Doha to kick off the UN climate talks over the next fortnight. The......