IPEF gag puts Australia’s transparency policy under threat, NGO says Economy & Industry An Indo-Pacific Economic Framework gag agreement entered into by the previous government is contradictory to Labor’s position, says fair trade network.
Chalmers off to Indonesia for G20 bankers meet July 15, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe will attend the G20 meeting of G20 central bank governors in Indonesia.
Burke headed to Washington, but not before addressing unemployment benefits concerns July 11, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Burke will take part in the 30th Australian-American Leadership Dialogue, in Washington, to talk about workplace relations issues.
Labor’s foreign policy is for an outward-looking Australia June 21, 2022 By Lisa Singh Editors' Picks In just three weeks of a new government being sworn in, diplomacy has been restored to the centre of Australia’s international relations in the region.
Foreign minister concedes Australia ‘neglected responsibility’ on climate change 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.
Foreign minister off to Fiji to strengthen Australia’s partnership with Pacific family May 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Penny Wong’s trip to Fiji is to build on the 2019 bilateral Vuvale partnership and to meet with Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama and top officials.
Australian governor-general commences state visit to Fiji April 26, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The visit comes amid concerns in the Pacific region after China announced a security pact with the Solomon Islands, roughly 2,000 kilometres northwest of Fiji.
Australia’s plant protection chief visits Fiji to advance biosecurity networks March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Biosecurity in the Pacific is on the agenda for Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, who is meeting with plant health representatives in Fiji.
Ministers nut-out shared security threats at South Pacific Defence meeting October 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Dutton described the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting as an ‘important forum’ given the significant changes to the regional security landscape.
PIF representative reflects on painful legacy of nuclear testing, calls for disarmament September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Dr Satyendra Prasad expressed concern about the more than 13,000 nuclear weapons around the world, many remaining in a state of ‘high operational alert’.
Australia forms online safety partnership with Fiji February 17, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian and Fijian government agencies dedicated to online safety have teamed up to build online safety capabilities in the Pacific region.
