Australian High Commission: Solomon Islands

Australian High Commission

Honiara

Media Release

The allegations that Australia is seeking to influence Solomon Islands politics have no basis in fact Australia does not support or fund Solomon Islands MPs or political parties Australia does not manipulate the Solomon Islands justice system.

Australia does not seek to influence the democratic processes in our neighbouring countries Australia works constructively with the elected government of the day.

Australia is working with the Government of Prime Minister Philip on our common agenda of promoting stability, economic progress and the welfare of all Solomon Islanders.

Australia is a friend to Solomon Islands and all Solomon Islanders Australia is by far Solomon Islands’ biggest aid donor and Australian aid is among the most transparent and open in the world Australia’s development assistance to Solomon Islands is wholly channelled through the Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership for Development, as agreed with the Solomon Islands Government Australian aid money is not used for political purposes.

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