PM talks jobs and economy boon of Western Sydney International airport project, claims full credit for Coalition Monday March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The PM claims only his government had the ‘proven track record of getting things done’, announcing the runway construction milestone at Western Sydney International Airport.
Russian disinformation and propaganda target of latest round of Australian sanctions Monday March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia is to place sanctions on another 22 Russian supporters, including major state media organisations and powerbrokers from Belarus.
Russian Finance ministry and Russian National Wealth fund among 11 banks and government entities added to Australia’s sanctions list Monday March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia has named 11 new Russian entities to be subject to sanctions; another 41 oligarchs close to Putin face travel bans and targeted financial sanctions.
Russia’s power brokers and elite face fresh sanctions from Australia and the US Tuesday March 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia has moved to place more sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, powerful business people and their immediate family members.
Payne to co-chair ideas exchange event for women leaders of Southeast Asia Thursday March 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture Australia and Indonesia’s foreign ministers will co-chair the inaugural Southeast Asia Dialogue Of Women Leaders 2022 next Friday.
Data and gender equality indicators key to changing workplace culture, review finds Sunday March 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government has published a review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, which tackles workplace inequality.
Your round-up of IWD events around Canberra and some insight into what the departments are up to Sunday March 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture International Women's Day (March 8) falls on Tuesday, and there’s a long list of events in Canberra and further afield for members of the APS.
PM slams Putin’s ‘feeble pretext’ to attack Ukraine, escalating spat with embassy Friday February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The PM has no plans to expel Russia’s ambassador to Australia in the wake of Putin's attack on Ukraine; embassy says Morrison’s sanctions are ‘xenophobic’.
Ukraine declares state of emergency amid heightened threat of invasion Thursday February 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Putin has ordered the evacuation of his embassy in Kyiv and the Ukrainian government is conscripting all men of fighting age to its military. …
Australia condemns Russia’s ‘unlawful’ declarations, evacuates embassy staff from Ukraine Wednesday February 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Marise Payne says Putin's declaration that Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine are independent states has no validity under international law.
Embassy staff depart as security situation in Ukraine reaches ‘very dangerous stage’: PM Monday February 14, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Foreign minister Marise Payne said on Sunday operations would move from Kyiv to Lviv, near the country's border with Poland. …
DFAT increases AUKUS public servant resources to counter ‘disinformation’ Monday February 14, 2022 By Jackson Graham Foreign Affairs & Immigration DFAT has deployed more staff to Vienna to assist with the AUKUS agreement to help counter 'mischaracterisations and wilful disinformation'. …
Premium Expert briefings Speaking truth to power can be a privilege and a burden Thursday February 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Fronting the National Press Club, Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame spoke of the challenge of being advocates for victims of sexual abuse.
North Korea condemned for ‘provocative and destabilising’ missile launches Friday February 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s foreign minister has warned sanctions would be enforced against North Korea if it failed to step into line.
Payne calls for end to Myanmar’s attack on civilians, release of Sean Turnell Wednesday February 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Marise Payne has called for Myanmar's military leaders to ‘return to the path of democracy’ and end all violent action towards the country's citizens.
