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- Australia Imposes New Broad-Ranging Sanctions Against Iran
- Australia Welcomes New European Union Sanctions Against Iran
- Statement on behalf of Australia to the International Conference on Afghanistan
- International Conference on Afghanistan
- Australia's International Television Broadcasting Service
- Diplomatic Appointment: High Commissioner to Nigeria
- Scheme for the Recognition of Bodies to Issue Certificates of Origin for Free Trade Agreements
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister's visit to Indonesia
- Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Peru
- Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Cambodia
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- 14th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council: Australia's engagement.
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Celebrations of indigenous arts and culture around the world
11 July 2010
NAIDOC Week 2010 was celebrated throughout Australia's overseas network of Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates. Showcasing Indigenous Australian visual arts, music and performance, explaining the message behind NAIDOC Week and Indigenous political developments in Australia.
Foreign and Trade Minister visits Indonesia
15 July 2010
Foreign and Trade Minister, Stephen Smith, visited Indonesia on Wednesday 14 July and Thursday 15 July 2010. During the visit, Minister Smith met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa and Indonesia's Minister for Trade, Dr Pangestu.
» Photos
Preparing for disaster
15 July 2010
The Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) was officially launched on 15 July by Foreign and Trade Minister Stephen Smith and Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa. The facility aims to better equip countries to lead and manage disaster responses - saving lives, protecting livelihoods, safeguarding development gains and reducing the cost of disasters.
Australia-Papua New Guinea Ministerial Meeting
8 July 2010
The Foreign and Trade Minister, the Assistant Treasurer and the Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, visited Papua New Guinea on 7–8 July and met with PNG Ministers.
» Joint media release » Photos
William Barton and Friends perform at NAIDOC Week reception
11 July 2010
William Barton and Friends entertain Minister Garrett, the diplomatic corps and invited guests for DFAT's NAIDOC Week Reception.
The event formed part of the Department's Indigenous cultural diplomacy program
The John Curtin Prime Ministerial Anniversary Lecture 2010
6 July 2010
On Tuesday 6 July, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Stephen Smith, delivered the 2010 John Curtin Prime Ministerial Anniversary Lecture at Curtin University.
In his speech, the Minister outlined Prime Minister Curtin's achievements and Australia's current foreign policy pillars.
» The John Curtin Prime Ministerial Anniversary Lecture 2010
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