Today, the Australian Government joins international partners in expressing serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China's Ministry of State Security.

The Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, and the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, HE Mr Kajiyama Hiroshi co-chaired the third Japan-Australia Ministerial Economic Dialogue on 15 July 2021 in Tokyo.

The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) provides support for Australia's creative industries to embrace, engage and build people-to-people links in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

The 2021-2022 COALAR Grant Round will open for applications at 1600 AEST Monday 19 July and close at 1600 AEST Friday 10 September 2021 for projects starting from 1 March 2022 and ending no later than 28 February 2023.

Five years ago today, an Arbitral Tribunal established in accordance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) reached a clear and unanimous decision on the South China Sea arbitration between the Philippines and China.

Minister Tehan will travel to Singapore, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, Japan and the United States of America to strengthen Australia’s trading relationships and promote investment in Australia.

Ministers Payne and Seselja congratulate Kathryn Campbell AO CSC on her appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Australia stands with our close partner and neighbour Indonesia as it responds to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases.

On 6 July 2021, Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment the Hon Dan Tehan MP virtually hosted the inaugural Indonesia-Australia Economic, Trade and Investment Ministers’ meeting with their Indonesian counterparts.

Originally from the Northern Territory, Mitchell Francis spent his childhood living in remote towns including Jabiru in Kakadu National Park, before moving to Adelaide for his secondary education.

Australia will share up to 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with our closest partners in the Pacific and Timor-Leste by mid-2022, as we work together to overcome COVID-19 and protect our region.

Zac Frazer, a Kamilaroi man from Yamba in New South Wales, has always wanted to travel overseas and experience new cultures. His New Colombo Plan Scholarship (NCP) opened up the door to do so.

It’s a long way from Guyra in NSW to the Republic of Korea and Hong Kong for young Kamilaroi man Miles Archibald. But it’s a journey that was worth it and has opened up so many doors for him both personally and professionally.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Ms Andrea Gleason as Australia’s next Consul-General in Honolulu.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr Mark Donovan as Australia’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Mr Donovan will also be accredited to Bahrain, Oman and Yemen. 

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Ms Helen Stylianou as Australia’s next Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). 

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Dr Justin Lee as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Malaysia. 

The Government's export credit agency will be given broader powers to finance transactions that serve Australia's national interests and priorities.

Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Frances Adamson AC, speaks at the National Press Club on the 23 June 2021.

Australia will defend the interests of Australian wine makers by taking action in the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine.

I am pleased to announce that Australia will nominate Ms Rosemary Kayess for re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), for 2023-2026.

The Australian and United Kingdom governments have finalised their Agreement in Principle. The AIP sets out the terms on which the free trade agreement will be concluded.

The Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston AO RAN, spoke for the second time with the Deputy Commander-in Chief of the Myanmar military, Vice Senior General Soe Win.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking submissions from businesses and other interested stakeholders on the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) to inform work on a General Review under Article 21.7 of the Agreement.

A new free trade agreement with the UK will deliver more Australian jobs and business opportunities for exporters, bringing both countries closer together in a changing strategic environment.

The second Australia and Germany 2+2 Security Policy Consultations between Foreign and Defence Ministries addressed key security and regional challenges faced by both countries.

COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the value of our Pacific labour mobility initiatives, the Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS), which provide direct and tangible economic benefits to both our Pacific family and Australian farmers and industries.

Australia has played a key role in reinvigorating the global AIDS response, helping achieve a new global commitment on the way forward.

On World Oceans Day 2021, people everywhere celebrate and take action to protect this shared resource. Emma Locker, 2020 New Colombo Plan scholar spoke to us about her experiences with Pacific communities and sustainable Ocean management.

For 2020 New Colombo Plan Scholar Molly Glendenning, a love for travel and keen interest in global news and current affairs started early.