International relations

Ms Catherine Raper will be Australia’s first female Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK).

At the 4^th World Water Summit in New Delhi, the Australian Government announced its contribution of $10 million to support cooperation between Australia and India on urban water security.

The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest for the design and construction of Antarctica’s first ever paved runway.

Acknowledging the 65th anniversary of Malaysia-Australia’s diplomatic ties in 2020, the Ministers reviewed the progress under the 2015 Australia-Malaysia Joint Declaration of Strategic Partnership. 

The Australian Parliament has passed legislation to ensure that arrangements entered by States and Territories, local governments and Australian public universities with foreign governments are consistent with Australia’s foreign policy.

Foreign Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr Bernard Lynch as Australia’s next Ambassador to Jordan.

Foreign Minister Payne announces the appointment of the Hon William Hodgman as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Singapore.

Foreign Minister Payne is extremely pleased and relieved to advise that Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been released from detention in Iran and will soon be reunited with her family.

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is important that all Australians consider how they can each drive real and lasting change to improve the safety of women and their children.