Aussie tax dollars put to good work

ABC Radio Australia reports that Australian parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs, Bruce Billson, will be meeting with officials and visiting Australian-funded activities that help to clear Cambodia of landmines and unexploded bombs.

Australia has pledged $US56 million over the next five years to tackle the horrific effects of anti-personnel mines and the explosive remnants of war.

Having come face to face with limbless beggars along Siem Reap’s main street, as an Australian I am glad that our government can show compassion throughout Asia and the world.

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