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Eleven MPs Receive Warning From Beijing Consulate After Attending Taiwanese Event
Taiwan’s local diplomatic representatives said the email was aimed at intimidating local MPs.
‘Horrific, Unacceptable’: Australian Foreign Minister Calls for Ceasefire in Rafah
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned as Israeli strike in Rafah which led to an ‘unexpected’ fire and civilian deaths.
Flights Available to Evacuate Citizens Trapped in Troubled New Caledonia
Both the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force are on their way to New Caledonia to rescue people trapped there by days of bloody violence.
New Centre for India-Australia Relations Established to Build on Trade Ties
The Centre will be based in the western Sydney suburb of Parramatta, home to one of the country’s largest Indian expat communities.
Defence on Standby to Rescue Australians Trapped in New Caledonia
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the defence force is ’ready to fly' once local authorities advise it is safe to use the airport.
Senator Wins Support to Condemn Pro-Palestinian Slogan ‘From the River to the Sea’
The phrase was used by a Labor Senator, however, she was not present for the vote in the Senate.
‘Destabilising Behaviour’: Australia Sanctions Iran Officials Amid Middle East Conflict
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the federal government has now sanctioned 90 individuals and 100 entities with links to Iran.
Australia Pledges $110 Million to Support Tuvalu’s Climate Change Efforts
Meanwhile, the former prime minister of the small Pacific nation has criticised the New Zealand government for embracing gas drilling.
Australia Appoints Adviser to Probe Investigation Into Death of Aid Worker in Gaza
A special adviser Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin has been appointed to engage with Israel.
Killing of Australian Aid Worker Was a ‘Grave Mistake’: Israeli Government
‘There’s a war going on. Wars are awful.’
‘Anger and Concern’: Australian PM Pushes for Transparency After Death of Aid Worker in Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said the strike was a tragic incident and unintentional.
DFAT Silent on Whether Major Human Rights Issue Discussed With Beijing
The Foreign Ministry confirms Wong’s silence on Falun Gong during CCP visit.
Opinion: Billions of Dollars in Trade or Human Rights?
The challenge of responding to the CCP’s human rights atrocities, while trying to manage trade ties is not new.
News Updates: CCP Foreign Minister’s Visit to Australia
Stay informed with our live updates on the Chinese Communist Party’s diplomatic visit to Australia.
‘Can Rattling’ Keating Cuts Loose Over Revelations of Beijing-Backed Spy Ring
Three senior public servants should have been sacked by the incoming Albanese government, the former prime minister said.
‘Important for the People of Gaza’: Foreign Minister Keen to Restore Confidence in UN Relief Agency
Penny Wong said Australia is ‘deeply concerned’ about the loss of life and diminishing safe space for Palestinians in Gaza.
Beijing Imposes ‘Suspended Death Sentence’ on Australian Citizen Following Taiwan Threats
‘The Australian government will be communicating our response in the strongest terms,’ said Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.
‘40,000 Palestinians Are Starving’: Foreign Minister Weighs in on UN Funding Pause in Gaza
Australia recently announced it would pause funding to the U.N. Relief Works Agency amid alleged Hamas involvement
AUKUS 2.0: Australia, New Zealand Pledge Deeper Defence Ties
Australia has also agreed to send a team to New Zealand to discuss the sharing of top secret technology.
