LATEST ITEMS 
Strategic Partnership with India
The Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh issued a joint statement in New Delhi on 12 November that included agreement to upgrade relations between the two countries to the level of a "Strategic Partnership".
As part of the Strategic Partnership, Australia and India issued a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation.
Support to end violence against women
Today, on White Ribbon Day, the Australian government has announced the contribution of more than $5 million over six years to support the vital work of the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre. More...
Australia - Cuba MOU Signed
Foreign Minister Smith and Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez have signed a MOU on cooperation between Australia and Cuba, Havana, Monday 23 November.
Visit to Cuba
Foreign Minister Smith is visiting Cuba. Media release.
Breakthrough in Super Sopper sales to India
Trade Minister Crean has congratulated the small Australian exporter, Kuranda Manufacturing, on its breakthrough in selling the Australian-made Super Sopper to Indian cricket authorities. More...
End of EU dairy export subsidies
Trade Minister Crean has welcomed the decision by the European Union (EU) to end dairy export subsidies. The decision will benefit Australian dairy producers and is an indication that protectionist measures are reducing. More...
Australian exporters honoured
Australia’s 12 most successful exporters have been honoured at an awards ceremony hosted by Trade Minister Crean. Congratulating the winners, Mr Crean said that these companies generate more than $1.5 billion in exports and employ more than 2,400 people. More...
Foreign Minister attends Commonwealth Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Foreign Minister Smith will attend the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago. He will also visit Cuba en route. More...
Appointment of EU high Representative for Foreign and Security Policy
Foreign Minister Smith has congratulated Baroness Catherine Ashton on her appointment as the European Union's High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy. More...
Support for Pakistan's internally displaced people
Australia will provide a further $5 million to help people displaced due to conflict in North-West Pakistan. More...
Humanitarian Assistance for Burma
Australia will provide $15 million in humanitarian assistance following Cyclone Nargis. More...