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talk about....Is Australia a good global citizen? Australia is a rich country with values of care and compassion and giving others a 'fair go'. When there is a need there is generally a strong response with offers of money, goods, personal time and knowledge. The Australian Government has an overseas aid program which aims to assist developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest. But is it doing enough? In 2007-08 the Australian Government plans to spend almost $3.155 billion on development assistance. This is an estimated 0.30% of Gross National Income for the year, of which only 11% or $355.9m is to be given to Papua New Guinea.  Overseas aid improves our regional security and helps partner governments improve law and order, prevent and recover from conflict, and manage a range of threats to security such as people trafficking, illicit drugs, HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases. Is the Australian Government doing enough for its neighbours when it comes to foreign aid?Should Australia do more for the poor in other countries?(source www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au )