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On Monday 4 July, the Minister for Foreign Affairs will welcome International Atomic Energy Agency Director General, Rafael Grossi, to Australia.

Australia remains deeply concerned by the continuing erosion of Hong Kong’s rights, freedoms and autonomy, two years since the imposition of the National Security Law.

Australia’s tourism industry continues to bounce back despite the challenges of COVID-19.

The first Joint Commission Meeting of the Australia – Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement was held virtually on 29 June 2022.

Australia will provide additional emergency relief of $1 million to support the people of Afghanistan, following the devastating earthquake on the 22nd June.

Ahead of next week's United Nations Ocean Conference, the Australian Government is joining an international effort to help developing countries tackle urgent environment pressures and reduce the impacts of climate change.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong will tomorrow depart for a visit to Vietnam and Malaysia.

A new initiative for more effective and efficient cooperation in support of Pacific Island priorities

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP will lead the Australian delegation attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting between 23-26 June, in Kigali, Rwanda. Deputy Prime Minister Marles will be joined by the Hon Pat Conroy MP, who will be undertaking his first overseas visit as Minister for International Development and the Pacific.

In accordance with section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (Cth) (the Act), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously listed, by legislative instrument, persons and entities upon being satisfied on reasonable grounds.