AUSTRALIA: Campaign against cluster bombs

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Updated September 21, 2007 20:23:03

Australia says it wants to be a global leader in the campaign to ban cluster bombs. The controversial weapons consist of a canister which breaks apart when it hits the ground, releasing many smaller bombs.

Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Greg Hunt

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