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Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Australia Breaks with US, Votes to Recognize 'Permanent Sovereignty' of Palestinians for the First Time

Australia broke away from the U.S. after the country voted to recognize the "permanent sovereignty" of Palestinians for the first time in a UN resolution.

Latin Times · Nov 15, 2024

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Canada’s foreign ministry refutes claims of government ban on Australian diaspora outlet

Inaccessibility of The Australia Today social media channels linked to Meta policy

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Wong defends UN refugee agency delivering Palestine aid

A United Nations aid agency is best placed to deliver aid to Gaza and this fact must be acknowledged after Israel attacked its credibility, the government says.

AAP · Nov 7, 2024

Albanese says Trump call ‘very constructive’ as Dutton calls US president-elect ‘not somebody to be scared of’

PM fully briefed on ‘potential outcomes’ of US election and says Australia is prepared for Trump’s policies on security, economic and other issues

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024

Australian foreign minister raises allegations with Indian counterpart of targeting Sikhs in Canada

Australia’s foreign minister says she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has targeted Sikh activists in Canada

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

India assassination allegation raised as ministers meet

Australia has expressed concerns about Canadian allegations the Indian government was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist, which it denies.

AAP · Nov 5, 2024

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

Save the Children is calling on the Albanese government to double its latest commitment of $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon.

AAP · Oct 25, 2024