Federal opposition leader Tony Abbott says learning Asian languages will help Australia economically. Photo: MystifyMe Concert Photography
Federal opposition leader Tony Abbott uses his budget reply speech to accuse the Labor government of waging a class war. He also uses the speech to promote the teaching of Asian languages to at least 40 per cent of Australian students (a proposal endorsed by Asian language experts). A car bomb explosion in the Syrian capital sparks fresh criticism from anti-government activists. Prince Charles gives a BBC weatherman a run for his money.
