The Latest Breaking News from Penny Wong

Australia spearheads action against Taliban violations

The first step to formally put the Taliban on notice over grave violations against women has been issued ahead of more serious action in the world's top court.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Treasurer's rare trade trip recipe for Chinese success

Jim Chalmers is using a two-day visit to China to boost trade ties, as the foreign minister moves to ease diplomatic tensions.

AAP · Sep 25, 2024

‘People feel helpless’: Lebanese Australians watch Israel’s bombardment in horror

Penny Wong says ‘Lebanon cannot become the next Gaza’ but Lebanese Australians condemn ‘inaction’ over Middle East war

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024

Australia defends Afghan women after brutal crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed Australia's solidarity with Afghan women after the brutal Taliban regime banned them from speaking in public.

AAP · Sep 24, 2024

We can't evacuate everyone, Australians in Lebanon told

Australians in Lebanon have been warned of dire consequences if they don't leave as the foreign minister says it's impossible to evacuate everyone.

AAP · Sep 23, 2024

Frankcom’s family back push to protect aid workers as Wong alarmed by ‘escalation’ in Middle East

Foreign minister announces new working group ‘for the protection of humanitarian personnel’ and renews calls for Australians to leave Lebanon

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2024

Envoy backs extra Gaza aid and calls for more visa help

Australia can continue to support Gazans living in catastrophic conditions by helping refugees arriving onshore, Palestine's envoy says as he welcomes more aid.

AAP · Sep 23, 2024

Albanese government called ‘gutless’ after sitting out UN vote on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

The Greens’ Mehreen Faruqi, opposition leader Peter Dutton and Australia Palestine Advocacy Network president Nasser Mashni all criticised Labor

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024

Australia backs Gaza occupation end despite abstention

Australia has reiterated support for Palestinian determination in the face of an international court ruling about Israel's illegal occupation after a UN vote.

AAP · Sep 18, 2024

Envoy calls for more Palestine aid after probity pledge

Comprehensive ID and staff checks, stronger financial reporting and joint field trips aim to ensure Australian aid for Palestinian refugees isn't being misused.

AAP · Sep 17, 2024