Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd has confirmed that he will meet the Dalai Lama during his forthcoming Australian Tour. The meeting is expected to take place in Canberra on June 12.

Australia Tibet Council Chairman George Farley congratulated the Opposition Leader on his decision, and on setting a firm date for the meeting well in advance. Prime Minister John Howard has yet to announce whether he will meet with the Dalai Lama, having said ten days ago that he was “checking his diary”.

Both Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd are now checking their diaries to see whether they can schedule meetings with the Dalai Lama.

ATC Chair George Farley said that he was delighted that the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader were now intending to meet the Dalai Lama.

The Chairman of the Australia Tibet Council, George Farley, writes to ATC supporters expressing disappointment and urging them to action…

Australia Tibet Council has issued the following media statement expressing disappointment at recent media reports and urging federal political leaders to meet with the Dalai Lama during his upcoming Australian Tour.