墨爾本台灣同鄉會返國拜會 行政院

深化台澳連結：墨爾本台灣同鄉會返國拜會行政院　共商國家安全與僑教發展

墨爾本台灣同鄉會一行此次返台，特別拜會行政院，並蒙行政院長卓榮泰親自接見與座談交流。

座談中，卓院長提及中國對台提出的「對台十項優惠」，形容其猶如一籃反覆包裝贈送、卻可隨時收回的水果禮盒。事實上，相關政策的反覆與不確定性，過去已使台灣多個產業乃至其他國家深受其害，這樣的經驗值得我們高度警惕與審慎面對。

本會在會中表達對卓院長於國會表現的肯定與支持，並給予誠摯鼓舞。同時，我們也對政府整體施政方向與表現表達充分肯定與堅定支持。我們期盼總預算及四百億美元國防特別預算能順利推動，以持續強化台灣整體國防韌性與嚇阻能力。會中亦特別提及 111 套海馬士多管火箭系統及 T-Dome 防空系統的重要性，強調強化不對稱戰力與整體防衛能量，對於提升台灣自我防衛能力與確保國家安全至關重要。

座談過程中，僑委會徐委員長亦表達對墨爾本僑界長期努力與付出的肯定與重視。多位鄉親踴躍發言，向院長建議於墨爾本設立華僑文教中心，以進一步凝聚僑心、深化文化交流並培育青年世代，強化海外與台灣的連結。

院長亦指出，墨爾本未來極可能成為澳洲人口最多的城市。儘管台僑人數在澳洲三大城市中並非最多，但墨爾本作為澳洲重要的文化與教育重鎮，地位關鍵、潛力深厚。我們誠摯建議政府積極深化與維多利亞州的制度性交流與合作，及早規劃、主動布局、強化連結，為台澳關係奠定更穩固且長遠的發展基礎。

We were honored to be cordially received by Premier Cho Jung-tai for a constructive exchange of views.

Premier Cho referred to China’s so-called “Ten Preferential Measures” for Taiwan as a basket of fruit that can be repeatedly offered but withdrawn at any time, highlighting the need for continued vigilance given the uncertainty and past impacts of such policies.

The Association expressed strong support for the government’s policy direction, while also noting concern that Taiwan’s 2026 national budget has yet to be approved by the Legislature. We also expressed high expectations for the endorsement of the proposed US$40 billion special defense budget to further strengthen Taiwan’s defense resilience. In addition, we emphasized the importance of the 111 HIMARS systems and the T-Dome air defense system in enhancing Taiwan’s asymmetric defense capabilities.

Minister Hsu of the Overseas Community Affairs Council recognized the contributions of the Melbourne Taiwanese community. Members also proposed establishing an Overseas Community Cultural and Educational Center in Melbourne to strengthen cultural exchange and engagement with younger generations.

The Premier noted Melbourne’s growing strategic importance as a major Australian city, and we strongly encourage deeper Taiwan–Victoria cooperation to further strengthen long-term bilateral ties.