On the 12th of October, Australia will commemorate the anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombings which tragically took 202 lives, including 88 Australians and 38 Indonesians and injured many more.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong announces new appointments that strengthen Australia’s diplomatic capability and match people with the right qualifications and expertise to senior postings.

The Australian Government rejects today’s court ruling in Myanmar against Australian Professor Sean Turnell and calls for his immediate release. Professor Turnell was tried in a closed court. Australia’s Chargé d'Affaires and consular officials in Myanmar made every effort to attend the verdict but were denied access to the court.

Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell meet with Ms Maria Reyes Maroto Illera, the Spanish Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, to advance the Australian–Spanish economic, trade and investment relationship.