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Australia’s new Foreign Arrangements Scheme commenced today.

Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Today marks one year since the Whakaari/White Island Volcano Disaster, and we join our New Zealand friends to remember those who died in the eruption, those who experienced severe and long-term injuries, and the families and loved ones touched by this tragedy.

On 11 November, Australia and the Republic of Korea held the seventh Australia-ROK Strategic Dialogue via video link.

Tasmania will receive $7.46 million for iconic heritage and wilderness projects around the state as part of the Morrison Government’s $61.7 million budget spending on environmental restoration and recovery measures through the $1 billion COVID Relief Fund.

The Australian Government is shocked and saddened by the massive blasts that occurred in Beirut overnight.

Australia extends its condolences to the people of Taiwan on the passing of Dr Lee Teng-hui.

On 30 July, we mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the impact of Australia’s efforts with ASEAN to support those who work so hard to prevent human trafficking and protect trafficking victims.

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic is an enormous challenge for governments and communities in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. Meet Australia Assists deployee Neil Doherty who is helping keep communities safe from COVID-19 in the world’s largest refugee camp.

The Australian Government is working in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum to contribute to its initiative to establish a Pacific Humanitarian Pathway amid global supply chain disruptions.