Before revision: Strategies of the Australian Government In 2000, the Australian Department of Defence, under the Howard Government , released a whitepaper stating the following:In the Southwest Pacific, as in Papua New Guinea, our aim is to maintain our position as the key strategic partner.
After revision: Strategies of the Australian government In 2000, the Australian Department of Defence, under the Howard Government , released a whitepaper stating the following:In the Southwest Pacific, as in Papua New Guinea, our aim is to maintain our position as the key strategic partner.