News, speeches and media

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Dr Justin Lee as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Malaysia. 

Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Frances Adamson AC, speaks at the National Press Club on the 23 June 2021.

A new free trade agreement with the UK will deliver more Australian jobs and business opportunities for exporters, bringing both countries closer together in a changing strategic environment.

Convey your condolences following the death of His Excellency Judge James Richard Crawford LLD, FBA, AC, SC, Judge of the International Court of Justice

Funding support continues to reach travel agents to support their business operations thanks to the Government. Our Government has committed $258 million in direct support to travel agents through the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program.

Australia strongly condemns the Belarusian Government’s forced military interception of a commercial flight, and subsequent arrest of Belarusian opposition blogger and passenger, Roman Protasevich.

Australia is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.

The Government is taking action to provide additional support for Australia’s business events industry.