Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
It’s a long way from Guyra in NSW to the Republic of Korea and Hong Kong for young Kamilaroi man Miles Archibald. But it’s a journey that was worth it and has opened up so many doors for him both personally and professionally.
COVID-19 continues to have significant economic and health impacts on the poorest people in our region. Australia is working with the World Food Programme (WFP) to address the risk of acute food insecurity.
The Australian Government acknowledges the declaratory statement by the Samoan Court of Appeal that its ruling of 2 June 2021 does not prevent the convening of Parliament.
Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr Mark Donovan as Australia’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Mr Donovan will also be accredited to Bahrain, Oman and Yemen.
Some of the smallest island states in the Pacific are on course to lift the value of their exports, through significant changes to their customs procedures.