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Australia is investing in the security and wellbeing of our region by helping our Pacific neighbours identify and prevent money laundering.

Australia is delivering 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Indonesia, as part of our partnership with our close neighbour and strategic partner as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department wishes to clarify the headline and opening paragraph in the Australian Financial Review’s article titled “China’s coercion is a bigger threat than another 9/11: Sinodinos” published on 1 September AEST / 31 August EDT.

The 28th Papua New Guinea–Australia Ministerial Forum was held virtually on 2 September 2021. 

At the inaugural Australia-France Foreign and Defence (2+2) Ministerial Consultations, Ministers reflected on the strength of our strategic partnership, in promoting an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region and a rules-based international order that underpins long-term security and prosperity.

We are all committed to ensuring that our citizens, nationals and residents, employees, Afghans who have worked with us and those who are at risk can continue to travel freely to destinations outside Afghanistan.

Singapore and Australia Ministers met virtually for the 12th meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee (SAJMC) on 27 August 2021. 

The Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Australia and Hon’able Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce and Industry, Food and Consumer Affairs and Textiles, India held a video conference on 26 August 2021.