Peace with Syria would provide more security than a few settlements on the Golan.

There is no way of finding the middle ground, even with the best intentions of the world. Our most sensible policy is to stall.

We have the right to ensure our security, especially when it is possible to reach agreement on a political solution.

We'll fight terror like there's no peace, and make peace like there's no terror.

Israel has an important principle: It is only Israel that is responsible for our security.

Indigenous programs and policy will come within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet because Indigenous policy and programs should not be an add - on, they should not be an afterthought, but they should be at the heart of a good Australian Government.

Syria doesn't want to talk with us on a bilateral basis, only under the auspices of the United States.