Summary
The aid program is a crucial part of Australia's broader policy of helping build a more secure and prosperous region, contributing to Australia's national interest by promoting regional stability and security, and poverty reduction.
Description
Australian Aid: Investing in Growth, Stability and Prosperity, presented to the Parliament last year, re-affirmed the objective of Australia's aid - to advance Australia's national interest by assisting developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development.
This Twelfth Annual Statement to Parliament outlines our achievements and focuses on major challenges.