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Paul Brereton updated the secretaries board on the work of the NAAC and asked for their backing in conducting the public sector-wide survey.

Australia’s vote was for upgrading Palestine’s rights as an observer state but without granting membership or voting rights.

Australia and South Korea have grown closer, responding to changing strategic conditions and the growing opportunities for co-investment.

PNG prime minister James Marape said he would walk the Kokoda Track with Anthony Albanese ‘until he stops’.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has condemned Iran’s strikes against Israel as the “flouting of international law”.

Jenny McAllister’s visit to Vietnam this week will seek to capture the opportunities of renewable energy and address the challenges of climate change.

Chief mandarin Glyn Davis that scrutiny and accountability were equal in weight to the importance of national security services.

The foreign minister has spoken of the impact Australia can wield when using “all the tools” of its national power — including diplomacy and military deterrence.

If you thought the AUKUS trilateral security partnership was an alliance, Greg Moriarty has news for you — it’s not. It’s a deep technology-sharing partnership.

Australia will contribute $45.5 million to improve Pacific and Southeast Asia health systems and resilience in the face of climate change.

Bishop’s new role will see her trying to engage the military junta in discussions about the December 2022 UN resolution on Myanmar.

Four diplomats have been appointed to posts representing Australia across the world, including the next ambassador for APEC.