“We are hoping as well that the nations of the Pacific join together to send a strong message.”
“I commend Prime Minister Modi for the decision to repatriate Australian First Nations ancestors to their Traditional Custodians.”
“Australia and India are close partners and even closer friends.”
“We are bringing migration down with a sensible, measured approach to provide the skilled workers Australia needs.”
“I apologise unequivocally for the comments.”
“Australians aren’t buying this crap from the political establishment and its media supporters anymore.”

Political Quotes

On the recordMay 22, 2026
The Pacific often gets sidelined at COPs... I want to change that.
Said by
Chris Bowen
Australian Labor Party
Source
matangitonga.to

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the representation of Pacific nations at COPs.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Chris Bowen

May 22, 2026

I'll be meeting with (Pacific island ministers) almost every day during Antalya ... making sure they are fully in the loop and giving feedback to me.

matangitonga.to
May 22, 2026

No one can sanction the sun, no one can blockade the wind.

matangitonga.to
May 22, 2026

Higher oil prices are putting pressure on all our citizens from Suva to Sydney to Stockholm.

matangitonga.to
May 22, 2026

Of course, we will work with all countries that currently supply, but we also welcome other countries who are adding value for the first time.

matangitonga.to
View all Chris Bowen quotes

Other voices in this conversation