Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
This year the New Colombo Plan is expanding its First Nations Cultures and Environment Study Tour in the Northern Territory, delivered in partnership with Charles Darwin University.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong today announced financial sanctions and an export ban, targeting sectors of economic and strategic significance to Russia.
Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP will travel to Papua New Guinea this week to represent Australia at the United States-Pacific Island Dialogue, to be co-hosted by Papua New Guinea Prime Minister the Hon James Marape MP and US Secretary of State the Hon Antony J. Blinken.
At the invitation of Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Senator the Honorable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, undertook an official visit to the Philippines on 16-18 May 2023.
Minister for Trade and Tourism the Senator the Hon Don Farrell will travel to Beijing to meet with China’s Minister of Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, to progress the resolution of outstanding trade impediments.
The Australian Government's approach in the Budget will make Australia more influential in the world, by investing in all elements of our statecraft including diplomatic power, trade and development.
The Australian Government is delivering a transformational package of support to the Pacific to respond to Pacific priorities and ensure our shared interests in a peaceful, prosperous and resilient region.
Nearly 70 New Colombo Plan (NCP) alumni have been given an inside look into 21st century Japanese business thinking and innovation, thanks to the NCP’s ongoing collaboration with the Mitsubishi Group in Japan.
Australia is extremely concerned by the conflict in Sudan which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries since fighting began on 15 April 2023. We continue to call on all parties to agree to a permanent ceasefire, enable safe humanitarian access, make progress on negotiations and work towards civilian-led democratic governance in Sudan.
