Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Archives

Commitment to non-proliferation won’t be weakened by AUKUS, committee finds

By Jackson Graham

Federal

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has given a tick of approval to an initial agreement between the UK, US and Australia to share information.

Australia and UK sign free trade agreement, giving increased access to government contract work

By Jackson Graham

Economy & Industry

The deal includes giving UK firms guaranteed access to bid for an additional $18 billion worth of Australian public sector contracts each year.

Foreign minister to affirm Australia’s position on nuclear non-proliferation in European meeting

By Jackson Graham

Federal

Foreign minister Marise Payne has commenced a European tour of Greece, Belgium and Austria, seeking to advance Australia’s relationships.

Tony Abbott to hold talks in India over trade and economic relations

By Jackson Graham

Economy & Industry

Former prime minister Tony Abbott is set to travel to India to advance the subcontinent’s economic and trade relations with Australia. …

More peacekeepers to arrive in Solomon Islands after bodies found

By Jackson Graham

Defence

Unrest in the Solomon Islands has left three people dead, as more Australian peacekeepers arrive to restore order and protect infrastructure. …

Morrison dispatches Australian troops to offer ‘stability and security’ to Solomon Islands

By Melissa Coade

Community & Social

A small contingent of Australian forces and DFAT personnel will be deployed to the Solomon Islands amid ongoing civil unrest in Honiara.

‘DFAT needs clearer political leadership’: Shadow minister argues for central foreign policy role

By Jackson Graham

Federal

The federal government is engaging in “the most dangerous election tactic in Australian history” by “amping up” the possibility of war with China, Labor’s Penny…

Report recommends elevation of Australia-Japan relationship to meet future energy needs

By Jackson Graham

Federal

Australia and Japan need to work together to solve climate change and meet future energy needs, says a new report.

Uneven vaccination rollout in Pacific as coverage in some countries to take years

By Jackson Graham

Federal

Vaccination coverage among Pacific nations is vastly uneven, with some populations tipped not to reach basic inoculation for five years.

Public servants thanked as National Incident Centre clocks up two years

By Jackson Graham

Federal

The National Incident Centre has been where many of the actions to protect the lives and health of Australians have stemmed from.

Movers & Shakers: expert to chair WHO advisory group, deputy secretary’s focus on Aboriginal engagement

By Jackson Graham

Federal

Movement in DFAT, health and attorney-general's departments, new Aboriginal justice advisory committee for WA, Australian Space Agency gets a new strategy GM.

Vaccines travel across ice to isolated expeditioners

By Jackson Graham

Federal

The department of health and DFAT have helped in the complex delivery of Pfizer vaccines to 27 people at Australia's Antarctic stations.

Movers & Shakers: Productivity Commission appointment, department promotions, ARC’s new faces

By Jackson Graham

Movers & Shakers

Former secretary to give water advice, new Tourism Australia chair, a refresh for Australian Research Council, and more.

DFAT issues new advice for Aussie travellers

By Melissa Coade

Economy & Industry

The federal government has reinstated country-specific travel advice levels for 177 destinations for safe overseas travel.

Movers & Shakers: AG makes appointments, senior Defence official new uni body deputy

By Jackson Graham

Federal

Businesswoman leads national science agency, senior diplomatic appointments, peak university body appoints career public servant, and more.