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

The Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) has kicked-off, setting a new global benchmark for digital trade rules and providing more digital trade opportunities for businesses and consumers in both countries.

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.

Acknowledging the 65th anniversary of Malaysia-Australia’s diplomatic ties in 2020, the Ministers reviewed the progress under the 2015 Australia-Malaysia Joint Declaration of Strategic Partnership. 

The Australian Parliament has passed legislation to ensure that arrangements entered by States and Territories, local governments and Australian public universities with foreign governments are consistent with Australia’s foreign policy.

Tourism Australia has today kicked-off a new campaign encouraging Australians to support our tourism industry and jobs this festive season by gifting a holiday or a travel experience.

Mr Xavier Simonet will be the new Chief Executive Officer of Austrade, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission.

Foreign Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr Bernard Lynch as Australia’s next Ambassador to Jordan.

Foreign Minister Payne announces the appointment of the Hon William Hodgman as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Singapore.

Foreign Minister Payne is extremely pleased and relieved to advise that Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been released from detention in Iran and will soon be reunited with her family.