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Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, will visit Singapore from 8-9 October.

Minister Payne met the Foreign Minister of Japan, the External Affairs Minister of India and the Secretary of State of the United States for the second Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

As part of our Economic Recovery Plan for Australia, the 2020-21 Budget continues the Government’s commitment to delivering for all Australians.

The Government is continuing to support trade, tourism and investment in the 2020-21 Budget as part of Australia’s Economic Recovery Plan to get more Australians into jobs.

Australia congratulates the people of New Caledonia on their second act of self-determination under the Noumea Accord on 4 October 2020.

Foreign Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr Philip Chronican to the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Advisory Board for a two-year term.

Mr Paul Griffiths will serve as Australia’s next Ambassador to Israel.

Mr Will Nankervis will serve as Australia’s new Ambassador to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Ms Tiffany McDonald will serve as Australia’s new High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam.

Foreign Minister Payne announces the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Ward as Australia’s next Consul-General in Hong Kong.