International relations

The Australian Government has been informed that an Australian citizen, Ms Cheng Lei, has been detained in China.

Take up the challenge and help develop practical guidance to implement the United Nations’ norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace

Australia's farmers and regional businesses will be able to recruit much-needed workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste under arrangements agreed between the Morrison Government and the States and Territories.

Australia is delivering urgently needed humanitarian supplies to Beirut to help the people of Lebanon recover from the devastating impacts of the Beirut port explosion.

Together with Samoan Deputy Prime Minister Fiame Namoi Mata’afa, we convened a second virtual meeting of Pacific women leaders today to discuss the significant impact of COVID-19 on women and girls in our region.

We express deep concern at Beijing’s imposition of the new National Security Law, which is eroding the Hong Kong people’s fundamental rights and liberties.

The trans-Tasman relationship is a special one, built on our shared values, close economic links and mutual strategic interest in a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Both Australian mango farmers and our Pacific neighbours will benefit from a trial resumption of the Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme.