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The department works to make Australia stronger, safer and more prosperous, to provide timely and responsive consular and passport services, and to ensure a secure Australian Government presence overseas.

The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the government. We work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.

Statement on violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank

The Australian Government is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank and unequivocally calls on all leaders to take immediate steps to halt violence, maintain restraint, and restore calm.

12 May 2021

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Opening of the Dame Enid Lyons Room Australian Embassy, Washington DC

Minister Payne opens the Dame Enid Lyons Room at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC. Dame Enid was the first woman elected to the Australian House of Representatives and also the first woman to serve as a member of the Cabinet.

12 May 2021

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International relations

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Supporting our region, advancing our interests and investing in trade and tourism to secure Australia’s recovery

Australia will provide $4.0 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2021-22 with an ongoing focus on health security, stability and economic recovery in the Indo-Pacific, including $1.44 billion for the Pacific and $1.01 billion for Southeast Asia.

11 May 2021

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Visit to Afghanistan

Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs visited Kabul and affirmed Australia’s support for the Afghanistan Government and people during this time of change for the country.

10 May 2021

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International relations

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