Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong launched the department’s inaugural Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Strategy – Embracing Diversity for Global Influence, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Tim Watts, will travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK) to represent Australia at the third Summit for Democracy.
Australia will lift its temporary pause on funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), following steps to strengthen the integrity of UNRWA operations.
Jenna Hawes says her time in the Republic of Korea and India gave her experiences that were instrumental in building her career in international development.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong has announced the appointment of Ms Natasha Smith as Australia's next Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong has announced the appointment of Ms Jenny Grant-Curnow as Australia's next Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong has announced the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Ward as Australia's next Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has published a consultation paper on proposed national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong and sought views.
