AUSTRALIA: New govt appoints Pacific secretary

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Updated November 29, 2007 16:37:42

The new Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has announced his ministry, promising special attention for the South Pacific and the regional problems of development and poverty. The new Foreign Minister is to be Stephen Smith. But Mr Rudd also announced two Parliamentary secretaries for the portfolio - one for the South Pacific, Duncan Kerr, and the other for Development Assistance, Bob McMullan.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speakers: Graeme Dobell, Radio Australia's Canberra correspondent.

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