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Thumbnail - Visit by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to China. on the 21st of December 2022.
FM Visit to China (21 December 2022)

Visit by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to China. on the 21st of December 2022.

Thumbnail - Imagery of the Australian Government’s efforts to facilitate the departure of Australians and their families from Sudan. May 2023.
Sudan 2023

Imagery of the Australian Government’s efforts to facilitate the departure of Australians and their families from Sudan. May 2023.

Thumbnail - The Hon Tim Watts, Assistant Foreign Minister of Australia traveled to India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan during May, 2023 undertaking bilateral meetings and cultural visits in each country.
The Hon Tim Watts MP Assistant Foreign Minister of Australia visit to Nepal 2023

The Hon Tim Watts, Assistant Foreign Minister of Australia traveled to India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan during May, 2023 undertaking bilateral meetings and cultural visits in each country.

Thumbnail - The Hon Tim Watts, Assistant Foreign Minister of Australia traveled to India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan during May, 2023 undertaking bilateral meetings and cultural visits in each country.
The Hon Tim Watts MP Assistant Foreign Minister of Australia visit to Bhutan 2023

The Hon Tim Watts, Assistant Foreign Minister of Australia traveled to India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan during May, 2023 undertaking bilateral meetings and cultural visits in each country.

Thumbnail - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India visit to Sydney between May 22-25, 2023, meeting with government, community and industry leaders.
Indian Prime Minister Modi Visit to Australia 2023

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India visit to Sydney between May 22-25, 2023, meeting with government, community and industry leaders.

Thumbnail - Senator the Honourable Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, visits Beijing to discuss the relaxing of trade restrictions between Australia and Beijing. May 11-12, 2023.
Sen the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism - Beijing May 2023

Senator the Honourable Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, visits Beijing to discuss the relaxing of trade restrictions between Australia and Beijing. May 11-12, 2023.

Thumbnail - Photos from the launch event of the Australian Government's new international development policy setting the long-term direction for Australia's development program at Australian Parliament House on August 8, 2023.

Profound challenges continue to reshape our world, testing our collective resolve. The new policy is centred on listening, respect and genuine partnership. It will guide how Australia's development program supports a peaceful, stable, and prosperous future for Australia and our region – ensuring it is fit for these complex times.

Among its key commitments, the policy identifies ambitious targets and action on climate change through boosts in investments and access to specific climate expertise. It heralds the development of new strategies that will reaffirm and strengthen the centrality of gender equality, disability and LGBTQIA+ rights to Australia's foreign policy.  It also includes a new strategy to guide Australia's humanitarian engagement internationally, ensuring we have an adaptable, responsive framework that responds to humanitarian need and builds resilience. 

These strategies will guide Australia's broader foreign policy including international development assistance, humanitarian action, trade and security efforts.
Launch of Australia’s International Development Policy 2023

Photos from the launch event of the Australian Government's new international development policy setting the long-term direction for Australia's development program at Australian Parliament House on August 8, 2023. Profound challenges continue to reshape our world, testing our collective resolve. The new policy is centred on listening, respect and genuine partnership. It will guide how Australia's development program supports a peaceful, stable, and prosperous future for Australia and our region – ensuring it is fit for these complex times. Among its key commitments, the policy identifies ambitious targets and action on climate change through boosts in investments and access to specific climate expertise. It heralds the development of new strategies that will reaffirm and strengthen the centrality of gender equality, disability and LGBTQIA+ rights to Australia's foreign policy. It also includes a new strategy to guide Australia's humanitarian engagement internationally, ensuring we have an adaptable, responsive framework that responds to humanitarian need and builds resilience. These strategies will guide Australia's broader foreign policy including international development assistance, humanitarian action, trade and security efforts.