This year, Australia has increased its aid for Zimbabwe by 33 per cent, to an estimated $6 million in 2006-07. In response to the brutal attacks by the Zimbabwean authorities on its political opponents, Australia's funding through civil society organisations has been expanded, including the provision of $82,000 to a non-government organisation which supports victims of political violence.
We recognise that more can, and should, be done. We will make further significant increases in our commitment into the future. Through the Australian Fund for Zimbabwe, the Australian Government will increase assistance for international humanitarian relief efforts in Zimbabwe, and strengthen support for civil society organisations promoting human rights and good governance.
Australia helped to bring democracy to Zimbabwe in 1980 and is now deeply shocked by the shameful incompetence and vindictive brutality of the Mugabe regime. The Australian Government remains determined to continue its support for ordinary Zimbabweans in the face of President Mugabe's assault on their rights and wellbeing.
Source: Relief Web
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