Federal government stumps up $22.4 million for new EVAW commission Thursday November 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government plans on appointing a new commission to end family, domestic and sexual violence, using a multi-million dollar investment.
Australia joins condemnation of sexual violence as weapon of war Friday November 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The UK-led statement condemns sexual violence and rape as a 'red line' akin to the use of chemical weapons during war. …
Australia secures India tech deal and meets with Indo-Pacific economic cooperation partners Friday November 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Australia’s foreign and trade ministers this week have met with regional counterparts to foster stronger ties and map a post pandemic path.
Solomon Islands arrivals to boost Australia’s critical workforce need Friday November 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government urges the states and territories to opt into the Pacific Pathways Plan workforce scheme to help meet ‘critical workforce gaps.'…
Australia condemns Russian anti-satellite test for threatening other spacecraft Thursday November 18, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Defence minister Peter Dutton said the test was a provocative and dangerous act, amid the world increasingly relying on space for security.
Australia says 2030 target is ‘fixed’ despite COP26 pledge Monday November 15, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Marise Payne and Angus Taylor stressed the latest emissions projections are that Australia would achieve up to a 35% reduction by 2030. …
Indonesia resumes maritime patrols with Australia after authorities destroyed illegal fishing vessels Thursday November 11, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Indonesia has resumed joint maritime patrols with Australia after a short suspension over the burning of three Indonesian fishing vessels in Australian waters. …
Australia’s international borders to open to Singapore travellers by late November Tuesday November 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison has announced the date for quarantine-free travel into Australia now that most of the nation has been vaccinated.
DFAT issues new advice for Aussie travellers Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government has reinstated country-specific travel advice levels for 177 destinations for safe overseas travel.
ASEAN economic union agrees to up partnership with Australia Thursday October 28, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia is committing to a $154 million package with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; a 'comprehensive strategic partnership' has been agreed to. …
Payne weighs in on human rights and rule of law in Cambodia Tuesday October 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s commitment to ensuring Cambodia walks the path of a ‘free and fair democratic nation’ has been underscored by foreign minister Marise Payne.
WGEA 10-year plan to be informed by review Friday October 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government is calling for feedback on how the nation’s workplace gender equality laws can be improved.
Australia appoints new ambassador to EU Wednesday October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia’s next ambassador to the European Union will be Caroline Millar, also serving as ambassador to Belgium, NATO, and Luxembourg. …
‘Dire’ Myanmar situation a threat to regional stability Monday October 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Foreign minister Marise Payne has endorsed a five-point consensus document for the now military-controlled Myanmar.
PSsst! Minister overlooks the PC police Friday October 8, 2021 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Minister overlooks the PC police, running mates and mates for life, knock knock, who’s there? PSsst! Here's what we've heard.
