The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) hosted the annual Iftar Dinner to celebrate the Ramadan period and recognise the contributions of the Australian and international Muslim community. Opening remarks were given by the Minister Anne Aly, Minister Thistlethwaite and Minister Tim Watts. DFAT's Deputy Secretary Harinder Sidhu hosted the event and Chief of Protocol Jonathan Muir acted as the MC. The event was attended by the members of Parliament and the Diplomatic Corps. The dinner was held at Old Parliament House on the 10th of March 2026.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) hosted the annual Iftar Dinner to celebrate the Ramadan period and recognise the contributions of the Australian and international Muslim community. Opening remarks were given by the Minister Anne Aly, Minister Thistlethwaite and Minister Tim Watts. DFAT's Deputy Secretary Harinder Sidhu hosted the event and Chief of Protocol Jonathan Muir acted as the MC. The event was attended by the members of Parliament and the Diplomatic Corps. The dinner was held at Old Parliament House on the 10th of March 2026.

The 2026 Parliamentary Breakfast will be co-hosted by the Prime Minister is The Hon Anthony Albanese MP and Leader of the Opposition, The Hon Sussan Ley MP. Opening remarks were given by the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition and Senator the Hon Penny Wong. Attendees included parliamentarians, corporate sponsors, public servants and the media. Senior DFAT representatives include Deputy Secretary Jamie Isbister and the Ambassador for Gender Equality Michelle O’Byrne. The breakfast took place on the 3rd February 2026.

The 2026 Parliamentary Breakfast will be co-hosted by the Prime Minister is The Hon Anthony Albanese MP and Leader of the Opposition, The Hon Sussan Ley MP. Opening remarks were given by the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition and Senator the Hon Penny Wong. Attendees included parliamentarians, corporate sponsors, public servants and the media. Senior DFAT representatives include Deputy Secretary Jamie Isbister and the Ambassador for Gender Equality Michelle O’Byrne. The breakfast took place on the 3rd February 2026.

The 2026 Parliamentary Breakfast will be co-hosted by the Prime Minister is The Hon Anthony Albanese MP and Leader of the Opposition, The Hon Sussan Ley MP. Opening remarks were given by the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition and Senator the Hon Penny Wong. Attendees included parliamentarians, corporate sponsors, public servants and the media. Senior DFAT representatives include Deputy Secretary Jamie Isbister and the Ambassador for Gender Equality Michelle O’Byrne. The breakfast took place on the 3rd February 2026.