MEDIA RELEASE
Released By:
Downer
I am pleased to announce a three-year support package for the law and justice
sector in the Solomon Islands. The project follows a request from the Solomon
Islands Government for Australia to assist with the restoration of law and order
following the signing of the Townsville Peace Agreement in October.
Funded by AusAID, the Australian Government's overseas aid agency, the $8.5
million project will include strengthening police management and human resource
development capacity, promoting community policing, and supporting reform and
management strengthening of the prison service. The project will also develop a
plan of assistance for the judicial system
These latest initiatives are in addition to over $650,000 committed by
Australia since April for peace building and conflict resolution.
Australia also contributed $2 million this year to the International
Committee of the Red Cross for relief operations in the Solomon Islands.
Media Contacts:
James Baker (Ministerial) 02 6277 7500 / 0419 206 890
Fionna Douglas (AusAID) 02 6206 4960 / 0412 804 489