The Latest Breaking News from Marise Payne

Australia to Host ‘Quad’ Meeting of Foreign Ministers

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Australia in February to meet counterparts from Japan, India and Australia to discuss Indo-Pacific coordination, the Australian government said on Monday. The two-day meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers comes amid the Biden administration's concerns about…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2022

Foreign Minister Marise Payne to visit France in opportunity to repair relations after submarine spat

The French government invites a host of foreign ministers from across Asia, the Pacific and East Africa to its capital on February 22 for a meeting with their European counterparts and top European Union officials.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

Getting Australians out of Ukraine amid Russia tensions a 'cautious' step, government says

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne says the "unpredictable" situation in Ukraine, including whether there are flights in and out of the country, means people should leave while it is still safe.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Australia, UK to 'fight back' against hostile states in cyber - minister

Australia and Britain will "fight back" against cyber attacks from China, Russia, and Iran, defence minister Peter Dutton said ahead of consultations with Britain in Sydney.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

60 Covid deaths nationally as PM says rapid antigen tests not being stockpiled – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2022

Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2022

Nuclear submarines and closer interaction with British military to dominate Australian talks with UK

The British foreign and defence secretaries are due to arrive in Sydney ahead of formal talks with Marise Payne and Peter Dutton.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

China says Australia is trying to interfere with its legal system in case of Australian writer Yang Hengjun

China's foreign ministry spokesman says Australia is trying to interfere with its "judicial sovereignty" after Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne called for the immediate release of the writer Yang Hengjun.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

Tsunami toll rises as Tonga assesses needs

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne confirmed she's in contact with Australia's High Commission in Tonga and is expecting specific support requests.

AAP · Jan 17, 2022