Wong on Australia’s new foreign paradigm: Our diplomats and military can’t do it alone Federal Penny Wong says funding development initiatives will strengthen Australia’s credibility and influence in the Pacific region.
Albanese welcomes ‘historic’ Free Trade Agreement with UK March 27, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The UK parliament approved the deal on Friday, announcing royal assent had been given to the legislation signing off on the Australia-UK FTA.
AusAID should be in charge of DFAT, says Conroy February 10, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal The international development minister cited Australia’s enormous number of deputy secretaries who have strong development expertise.
Foreign minister visits Beijing to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and China December 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Penny Wong accepted an invitation to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, to participate in the sixth dialogue for both nations.
Albanese, Xi meet behind closed doors in Bali November 16, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Defence The meeting between Anthony Albanese and Xi Xinping lasted 32 minutes and covered trade, climate change and human rights issues.
Foreign minister’s Southeast Asia trip to strengthen ties with Brunei Darussalam and Thailand October 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Penny Wong is off to visit Brunei Darussalam and Thailand this week, where she will bed down strategic partnership agreements.
Climate change and clean energy transition slated for Aus talks with Singapore October 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong is visiting Australia until 18 October, with talks about common strategic and economic interests on the agenda.
DFAT defends wine requirements in India trade deal October 13, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry Joint standing committee on treaties has discussed how a trade agreement between Australia and India affects Australia’s wine industry.
Farrell to spread word of Australia’s renewable energy might October 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The trade and tourism minister is spruiking the nation’s reputation as a renewable energy ‘superpower’ as part of a tour of Japan and Korea.
IPEF gag puts Australia’s transparency policy under threat, NGO says October 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade 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.
Climate change will impact Australia’s productivity, finds commission September 29, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The Productivity Commission’s fourth interim report says climate change is expected to directly impact some of Australia’s key industries.
FTA negotiations top priority for Ayers in Cambodia September 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The assistant minister for trade will this week attend the 45th meeting for ASEAN economic ministers, hosted in Siem Reap.
Melbourne hosts first World Halal Business Conference outside Malaysia September 8, 2022 By Dan Holmes Community & Social The 14th World Halal Business Conference gathered industry leaders to discuss topics such as food security, safety and sustainability and the halal ingredients ecosystem.
Australia must adapt to an unpredictable biosecurity environment, says DAFF September 8, 2022 By Dan Holmes Federal Although Australia’s preparedness was ‘robust’, climate change will create more unpredictable conditions, says The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry […]
Premium Insights and analysis Security expert: Restoring Australia’s friendly relations with China complicated August 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence China’s new ambassador to Australia may signal hope for improving the strained Australia-China relationship. But according to one expert, there is a long way to go for a total reset on complex and frosty bilateral relations.