United Nations Security Council
26 September 2013
The United Nations Security Council has adopted Australia's resolution to strengthen international action to combat the illicit trade and misuse of small arms and light weapons.
- Media release: Strengthening international action on small arms and light weapons
- Photo gallery: United Nations, New York, September 2013
- Website: Australia and the UNSC
Andrew Robb AO MP sworn in as Minister for Trade and Investment
18 September 2013
The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP was sworn in as Australia's Minister for Trade and Investment on 18 September 2013 at Government House in Canberra.
- Photo gallery: Swearing in Ceremony, 18 September 2013
Julie Bishop sworn in as Minister for Foreign Affairs
18 September 2013
The Hon Julie Bishop MP was sworn in as Australia's 38th Minister for Foreign Affairs on 18 September 2013 at Government House in Canberra.
- Media release: Julie Bishop sworn in as Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Photo gallery: Swearing in Ceremony, 18 September 2013
Book launch
On Wednesday 25 September 2013, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ms Gillian Bird, will launch the latest volume in the Department's Documents on Australian Foreign Policy series, covering Australia and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, 1945–1974.
Australia Indonesia Institute
The Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) was established by the Australian Government in 1989 to contribute to a more broadly based and enduring relationship between Australia and Indonesia.
The AII is now accepting Expressions of Interest from Australian and Indonesian applicants for the second 2013-14 grants round. The closing date for applications is 5pm (AEST) Friday 20 September 2013.
G20 in Russia
5 September 2013
Minister Carr is welcomed to the G20 by Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg.
- Media release: Australian Representation at G20 Summit
- Media release: Australia to raise Syria medical pact at G20
- Photo gallery: G20, Russia, September 2013