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Minister Payne announces the appointment of Dr Geoffrey Shaw as the Director-General of the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation (ASNO) Office.

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong, express their grave concern over the erosion of democratic elements of the Special Administrative Region's electoral system.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of the Hon Scott Ryan as Australia's next High Commissioner to Canada. 

The Morrison Government is making it easier and cheaper for Australian businesses to import and export goods.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr William Costello as Australia's next Ambassador to Timor-Leste.

Today I announce the appointment of Ms Fiona Hoggart as Australia's next Consul-General in Surabaya.

Australia acknowledges the peaceful conduct of New Caledonia’s third referendum on independence under the Noumea Accord, and the enduring importance of self-determination to New Caledonians.

Australia today signed a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom that will make Australian exports to the UK cheaper, create new opportunities for workers, young people and businesses and further strengthen the special relationship between our two countries.