Renewed commitment to the United Nations, and as an expression of that commitment, actively seeking a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2013-14 term. As a member of the Security Council, we can help shape global responses in ways that serve our national interests, promote our values and virtues and support peace and security. Actively pursuing trade policy through high quality Free Trade Agreements that increase market access for Australian exporters, as well as through a leadership role in World Trade Organisation negotiations.
for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency