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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.

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.