The DLP supports greater autonomy and eventual independence for West Papua.
Rebuild and maintain friendly relations with Indonesia, through mutual cooperation in matters of regional concern – particularly regional security – without compromising commitments to uphold human rights.
Full diplomatic recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan, not to be confused with the People’s Republic of China), until the Taiwanese choose to become an independent state. Australia should acknowledge Taiwan’s economic and political achievements under the most difficult of circumstances, in establishing a prosperous and democratically oriented society.
A consistent approach to imposing diplomatic, trade and cultural embargoes on regimes guilty of aggression, human rights abuses and breach of international law.
Increase the allocation of funding for foreign aid (to at least one per cent of GDP). This funding is to be directed especially to humanitarian and development projects in the Philippines, Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and the island states of the South Pacific.
Summary detention and timely execution of lawful warrants as to further detention, deportation, extradition or commitment for trial of any person residing or arriving in Australia reasonably suspected of:
- Involvement in or knowledge of terrorist activity
- Unlawful association with terrorists
- Representing any organisation or government lawfully proscribed for supporting or sponsoring terrorism