Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
In response to a request from the Government of Tonga, a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A aircraft arrived in Tonga today with essential supplies to support our friend and neighbour in its recovery efforts following the volcanic eruption and tsunami on 15 January.
Australia has today agreed a Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership with the United Kingdom that will help shape a positive technology environment and maintain an internet that is open, free, peaceful and secure.
The Australian Government welcomes the decision of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on India’s price support for sugarcane and export subsidies for sugar.
Australia is deeply concerned at reports of airstrikes on the Tigray capital, Mekelle, and the escalation of conflict in northern Ethiopia. Australia condemns the ongoing fighting, use of sexual violence and severe restrictions on humanitarian access.
Today I announce the appointment of Ms Caroline Millar as Australia’s next Ambassador to Belgium. Ms Millar will also be accredited to the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), and Luxembourg.
As international borders reopen for travel, many countries around the world will ask travellers to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations before they enter.
The Department wishes to clarify the headline and opening paragraph in the Australian Financial Review’s article titled “China’s coercion is a bigger threat than another 9/11: Sinodinos” published on 1 September AEST / 31 August EDT.
