Quotes from Julie Bishop

Synergy and serendipity often play a big part in medical and scientific advances.

Australia has an increasingly multicultural society.

And I believe that the best buy in public health today must be a combination of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet.

Advances in science and medical research and public health policies have meant that life expectancy for Australians is one of the highest in the world.

Australia is already a world leader in dementia research, treatment and care.

Our cultural diversity has most certainly shaped our national character.

Well they're very, very genuine concerns at present as to the status of the 800 people who are to be sent by Australia to Malaysia. There's concern about the status of asylum seekers in Malaysia generally, but there's concern about the status of the 800 to be sent.

There are genuine concerns about the status of children to be sent to Malaysia and also there are genuine concerns about the human rights record in Malaysia.

We know that so many of the conditions and diseases that we associate with ageing can often be prevented or in fact their onset delayed if we just took preventative steps earlier in our lives.

The strongest initiative that government can take to ensure Australia is prepared for population ageing, is to maintain a strong economy, and a secure nation.

The Australian economy is resilient, but business and consumer confidence is fragile.