O’Neil’s Sri Lanka trip focuses on people smuggling and bilateral relations Community & Social Home Affairs minister Claire O’Neil has used an overseas trip this week to underscore Australia’s ‘strong support’ of Sri Lanka.
Australia turns to New Zealand’s example to map First Nations foreign policy Thursday June 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Wong said she looks forward to 'drawing on New Zealand’s experiences as Australia develops a First Nations foreign policy'.
Wong presses on forging ‘uniquely Australian’ ties with the Pacific Thursday June 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s foreign minister is on her second visit to the Pacific within nine days of stepping into the role, to the nations of Samoa and…
Premium Insights and analysis Albanese’s MOG shake-up spells big things for public servants Thursday June 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The government has published the new Administrative Arrangements Orders and Canberra’s public servants can expect a cooperative and timely transition.
Foreign minister concedes Australia ‘neglected responsibility’ on climate change Monday May 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Penny Wong acknowledged previous Australian governments had ignored the clear and consistent message from its Pacific family of the climate change threat.
Ramos-Horta emphasises regional importance of Beijing Wednesday May 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Beijing has lauded efforts to lift Timor-Leste’s economy and the livelihood of people, in a message commemorating 20 years of diplomatic relations between the two…
Labor government gets down to business with national security and finances at top of agenda Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The new Labor government will convene ministry meetings for the National Security Committee and Expenditure Review Committee on Wednesday.
Election 2022: Wong’s capability ambitions for DFAT go beyond strategic power Monday May 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Squaring off with Marise Payne, Penny Wong said Australia’s approach to foreign affairs needed to adapt to the unprecedented times.
Ukraine’s public and private sectors targeted by Russian wiper malware Thursday May 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Australia has described Russia’s cyberattacks on the Ukrainian government as ‘destructive, disruptive and destabilising'.
Australia sends money for Tonga’s long-term reconstruction, support for government services Monday April 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A reconstruction and recovery aid package for Tonga worth $16 million will be added to the $3 million Australia has donated for Operation Tonga Assist…
Sanction screws tightened against Moscow, Australia announces NATO collaboration Friday April 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence New financial sanctions and travel bans to Australia will be made against 67 individuals, as the foreign minister confirms a new partnership with NATO.
AUKUS makes ‘unwavering’ pledge to peaceful, rules-based order Thursday April 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence In a joint statement from the Australian, UK and US (AUKUS) leaders, the trilateral group reaffirmed its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. …
Home Affairs urged to improve processes for applicants from Afghanistan Wednesday April 6, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Home Affairs should increase resourcing to process the visa applications of the Afghan cohort, a parliamentary committee says.
More aid money for desperate Afghanistan amid ‘economic collapse’ Tuesday April 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia will add $40 million in aid to its $100 million for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan for vulnerable groups.
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.
