Media Release: The United Nations Global Compact welcomes the appointment of Bob Carr as Australia’s new Foreign Minister Media Release: The United Nations Global Compact welcomes the appointment of Bob Carr as Australia’s new Foreign Minister
Media Release: The United Nations Global Compact welcomes the appointment of Bob Carr as Australia’s new Foreign Minister
Matthew Tukaki, Australia’s Representative to the United Nations Global Compact has today welcomed the Prime Minister’s appointment of former New South Wales Premier Bob Carr to head up the Foreign Ministry. The United Nations Global Compact Network in Australia is the largest corporate citizenship initiative operating in Australia and makes a significant contribution in building and developing business and government engagement across the nation and the region:
“Bob Carr is an excellent choice for Foreign Minister and the Prime Minister should be congratulated for her decision. Australia faces a significant amount of opportunity when it comes to growing the networks of Australia throughout the global economy and also the Governments own commitment to multilateralism. At a time when a vast number of other countries are grappling with economic downturns and challenges, Australia has a chance to extend its leadership credentials when it comes to global trade and diplomatic programmes.” Mr Tukaki said
“In June of this year more than 150 Australian organisations and people will be attending the Rio+20 conference on sustainable development. We have a lot of challenges ahead of us, but Australia is playing a leadership role that I think can only continue under the stewardship of Bob Carr.”
- About Matthew Tukaki: Matthew Tukaki is Australia’s Representative to the United Nations Global Compact and has been in the role since 2010 and Chairs the Governance Working Group of the United Nations Global Compact. Mr Tukaki Is also the CEO and Executive Chairman of the Sustain Group, a Director of the Board of Suicide Prevention Australia and is the former Head of Drake Australia
- About the United Nations Global Compact in Australia: The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Signatories include Woolworths, Westpac, Rio Tinto, ANZ, BHP, Nestle, Allens, KPMG, Sustain Group, Sebel, PWC, Treasury Wine Estates
- For comment: Matthew Tukaki 415 093 137
Event Calendar
- UNGCNA Environment Leadership Group for Business: Melbourne
Tuesday 23 April from 9 a.m. to 12 midday
Treasury Wine Estates, 58 Queensbridge Street, Southbank, MelbourneUNGCNA Environment Leadership Group for Business – Melbourne: To regsiter go here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6180771855
- UNGCNA Environment Leadership Group for Business Sydney
Tuesday 30 April from 9 a.m. to 12 midday
Net Balance, Level 2, 322 Kent Street, SydneyUNGCNA Environment Leadership Group for Business – Sydney: to register for this event go here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6180753801
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