Australia supports a strong and unified Pacific family and the important role of Pacific-led regional organisations, particularly the Pacific Islands Forum, through which we work collaboratively to address shared challenges. Australia also supports key Pacific regional organisations to provide critical policy and technical services to members in areas including health, education, fisheries, climate change, oceans and empowering women and girls.

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Australia recognises that the Pacific is facing a climate emergency. As a steadfast partner, we are taking action on climate change at home and helping the region respond through building climate and disaster resilience at all levels. Our support includes dedicated initiatives on climate and ocean science and disaster preparedness, as well as a comprehensive effort to integrate climate change and disaster resilience into our Pacific development assistance program.

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The strength of our engagement with countries and people in the Pacific is grounded in deep and longstanding personal, historical and cultural ties. Australia's commitment to build a stronger Pacific family places people at the heart of our Pacific partnerships, with actions to strengthen and celebrate our connections. This includes partnerships through sport, education, media and churches.

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Pacific Women Lead is Australia’s regional investment to advance gender equality in the Pacific ($170 million, 2021-26). It will enable Australia and the Pacific to work in partnership to strengthen regional gender equality efforts.

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Together as a region we share a common vision for prosperity. Australia is investing in open and transparent trade, commercial opportunities, resilient infrastructure and labour mobility to achieve our shared aspirations together with our Pacific partners

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The Blue Pacific connects us, feeds communities, drives economies and is central to Pacific cultures. Australia supports sustainable development, management and conservation of the Pacific Ocean and its resources.

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Fisheries are a key source of revenue and make a major contribution to food security in the Pacific. Australia is working with our partners in the Pacific to ensure fisheries are sustainably managed, strengthening food security and supporting economic growth.

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Australia is committed to supporting Pacific island countries build resilience and capacity to address security challenges, as articulated in the 2018 Boe Declaration on Regional Security. Australia's longstanding and ongoing security cooperation with Pacific countries covers defence, law enforcement, transnational crime, climate and disaster resilience, border management and human security.

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The Office of the Pacific, headed by Elizabeth Peak, is playing a critical role in supporting Ministers, coordinating whole-of-government efforts and boosting Australia's engagement with the Pacific.

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