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Trade and prosperity in the Pacific will thrive following formal notification that Cook Islands is the eighth state to ratify the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus), triggering its formal entry into force in 60 days.

The Australian Government is deeply disappointed by Russia’s decision to withdraw from the trilateral talks with the Netherlands regarding its role in the downing of MH17 on 17 July 2014.

This is the sixth and final report under the 2014 performance framework for the development program.

Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs met virtually with regional counterparts for the annual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' meeting.

The Government is disappointed and deeply concerned that Chinese authorities have decided to prosecute Australian citizen and academic Dr Yang Hengjun (Dr Yang Jun).

Trade opportunities across the Pacific will be boosted with formal notification today that Cook Islands has ratified the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus).

Aussies are being urged to plan and book a COVID-safe holiday in different parts of Australia as part of a new domestic tourism push.

The Government is ensuring Australia remains an attractive destination for tourists, and temporary visa holders who often fill critical skills shortages, by offering refunds or waivers of Visa Application Charges (VAC).

Australia joins the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji in celebrating 50 years of Fiji’s independence.

Australia has been informed that the Chinese authorities have decided to prosecute Australian citizen Dr Yang Hengjun on charges yet to be announced.