澳大利亚自2004年以来发布了240+份内阁文件,揭示了霍华德关于伊拉克、安全和国内政策的决定。 Australia releases 240+ cabinet papers from 2004, revealing decisions on Iraq, security, and domestic policies under Howard.

2004年,澳大利亚国家档案馆发布了240多份内阁文件,对约翰·霍华德总理任期内作出的决定提供了深入的了解。 The National Archives of Australia released over 240 cabinet papers from 2004, providing insights into decisions made during John Howard's prime ministership. 关键议题包括:出于安全考虑缩减澳大利亚在伊拉克的民事存在,将伊拉克视为改革的典范,以及拒绝为杂货连锁店和种植者制订强制性行为守则。 Key topics include scaling back Australia's civilian presence in Iraq due to security concerns, considering Iraq as a model for reform, and rejecting a mandatory code of conduct for grocery chains and growers. 内阁还讨论了应对潜在被劫持飞机袭击的计划、修改婚姻法和出售Telstra股份以资助主权财富基金。 The cabinet also discussed plans to respond to potential hijacked plane attacks, changes to marriage laws, and the sale of Telstra shares to fund a sovereign wealth fund. 此外,这些文件强调了人们对雅典奥林匹克运动会和国际反对寻求庇护者政策的关切。 Additionally, the documents highlight concerns about the Athens Olympics and international backlash over asylum seeker policies.