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"Well, we hope these discussions don't take too long. Not to discredit the F/A-18, but they are getting ridiculously expensive to operate as parts for them are becoming scarce and they begin presenting an array of issues due to age. The F-35 is the only fifth generation fighter which would see...

"G'day, this is Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Who am I speaking to?"

A phone call, which would be encrypted by the Australian Signals Directorate would be placed through to the Secretary of State from the Office of the Prime Minister.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs would release a statement. "The Australian Government is deeply concerned by the recent developments in Japan. As many are aware, Australia was instrumental in creating the modern-day and democratic Japan alongside our partners in the United States and it is our...

"Well we are more than willing and capable to participate in clandestine operations if they are found to be not useful. Note that our law prohibits us from participating in paramilitary operations but we are allowed to participate in the planing of them with other partners such as MI6...

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"We can organise this more formal agreement to be signed when the official meeting takes place later on. Of course until such time as that happens we would appreciate it if you could direct information regarding the Al-Mutahida to the Australian High Commission in London, they will pass it onto...

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, would release a statement regarding the ongoing situation in Mainland China. "The Australian Government is deeply concerned about recent developments within the People's Republic of China and we are in contact with our Embassy in Beijing to get an...

"Dear Mr. Lennox, We can certainly advocate on your behalf to establish air routes between Australia and Zimbabwe, but we cannot approve it. You will have to go through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to get those routes and your aircraft approved. We can also advocate to Qantas and Virgin...

"Our Department of Home Affairs is still pretty strict on the possibility of terrorist attacks in Australia and obviously we will be keeping a close eye on this Al-Mutahida group. We should enter Intelligence-sharing arrangements so we're able to pass on information and intelligence which may be...

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The message would be passed onto Major General Simone Wilkie, Commander of the Australian Defence College. She would write back a letter in consultation with the International Liasion Office as apart of the Australian Command and Staff College. "Dear Brigadier General Choi Byung Ro, We would...

"Hm, that's very good to hear. Except for the Al-Mutahida group. That is a bit alarming, could you give us a bit more information on them? Do you believe they could become a threat to Australia?"

"Okay well give us a buzz when you progress with the South China Sea issue. It was lovely chatting with you, cya." The Prime Minister would hang up.

"Is there anything you believe we need to be cooperating on at this point in time?"

"Well that's very good to hear about Vietnam. We welcome your growth and strength in the region and hope you continue to strive to bring peace to South-East Asia. I don't think the Chinese are a big issue right at this point in time, we will see."

Update: they said they will hopefully accept it on Saturday when they go to shitsville Wales

You're gonna have to wait 2 weeks or so for your application to be accepted, jamie and hollie on leave

"No, we should start beginning negotiations for an FTA, I'll pass you onto more professional members of DFAT who work in the Office of Trade Negotiations so we can form an agreement which suits both our country's needs. Indeed, the Paracel Islands are a tricky situation. We're not in a position...