The Australian Government joins international partners to support the US statement of 15 April 2021 to hold Russia to account for its harmful cyber campaign against US Software firm, SolarWinds.

The Government is taking action to provide additional support for Australia’s business events industry.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr Peter Truswell as Australia’s next Consul-General in Mumbai.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Ms Rowan Ainsworth as Australia’s next Consul-General in Kolkata.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Ms Penny Williams PSM as Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia.

Australia is working in partnership with the Government of Timor-Leste to support its response to the devastating Easter floods and COVID-19 recovery.

The new CEO of Austrade, Xavier Simonet, starts work today with a brief to further drive export opportunities for Australian businesses to support jobs and growth at home.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan will travel to Europe and the United Kingdom for further Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, to encourage investment in Australia and to discuss vaccine supply.

The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) will be holding a Virtual Information Session on 29 April 2021 via the videoconferencing platform Webex.

The Australian Government has released the second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, renewing its commitment to the full and equal participation of women and girls in peace and security arrangements.