We have to recognize that there is a Palestinian entity, that the PLO and the Palestinian Authority has to run their life.

It is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is backed by the kind of force that will make the other side consider the penalties too heavy to break the agreement.

We appreciate the efforts of the United States, of the president, of the secretary of state, and we are ready to find any form of talks, but we have to overcome the differences between Syria and Israel to reach peace.

We accept every form or way to talk to the Syrians how to achieve peace.

You don't make friends with friends. You have got to make friends with your enemies.

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.

We are ready to compromise. We are ready to take calculated risks, but for a peace that will give us security.