'Systemic failure' from Israel for humanitarian law The killing of seven aid workers who were delivering food in Gaza, reflects a failure to observe humanitarian law by Israel, a cabinet minister says. AAP · Apr 6, 2024
Australian Citizen Killed In Israeli Military Strike In Gaza Australian aid worker's death in Israeli strike sparks demands for transparency and accountability. Top News · Apr 6, 2024
‘Deadly failure’: Australia demands Israel take ‘appropriate action’ against those responsible for killing aid workers Foreign minister Penny Wong says IDF’s killing of the seven aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, ‘cannot be swept aside’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2024
'Deadly failure': Penny Wong's fresh call against IDF Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister has accused Israel of not taking appropriate action following drone strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Gaza killings: Australia plans to appoint independent adviser to scrutinise Israeli inquiry Penny Wong demands Israel preserve evidence because of unsatisfactory initial inquiry as Israel dismisses two officers over death of seven aid staff The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024
Middle East crisis: World Central Kitchen says only ‘systemic change’ can stop military failures as IDF sacks officers over aid worker deaths – as it happened WCK says IDF deployed deadly force without regard to protocols in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024
Penny Wong says Netanyahu trying to ‘brush aside’ death of Zomi Frankcom ‘deeply insensitive’ Foreign minister’s condemnation of Israeli PM comes as IDF says it has completed its investigation into drone strike that killed seven aid workers The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024
Albanese demands ‘full accountability’ for Zomi Frankcom’s death as IDF calls strike a ‘misidentification’ Aid worker among seven people from World Central Kitchen charity killed in an Israeli drone attack The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024
Australian PM Discusses Aid Worker Deaths With Israeli Counterpart Australian PM Albanese and Israeli PM Netanyahu discuss tragic incident involving aid workers. IDF admits mistake, promises transparency. Australian FM Won... Top News · Apr 2, 2024
Anger over aid worker's killing expressed to Israeli PM Anthony Albanese has conveyed the nation's anger over the killing of an Australian aid worker in Gaza to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
Australian international court judge calls for Israel to suspend Gaza military operation Hilary Charlesworth further explains ruling calling on Israel to permit aid deliveries to Palestinians, saying ICJ was too ‘opaque’ in its wording The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2024
Penny Wong blames ‘Peter Dutton-Adam Bandt alliance’ for failure to pass Labor’s deportation laws But Greens’ David Shoebridge says Labor has ‘jumped the shark’ with the legislation and it requires more scrutiny The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2024
Questions over ALP's detainee 'deportation or jail' law The Greens are again arguing against Labor's plan for laws aimed at forcing detainees determined not to be refugees back to their home countries. AAP · Mar 30, 2024
Australian officials scrambled to understand allegations before Unrwa funding suspended, documents show Exclusive: Dfat official said there was ‘precious nothing in the public domain’ on claims against aid agency hours before pause announced The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow A UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid into the besieged strip has been backed by Australia.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security Vanuatu's deputy prime minister is in Australia for talks months after his new prime minister flagged revisiting a security treaty.
Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024 UK, Australia call for ‘immediate’ end to fighting in Gaza Two countries warn of ‘potentially devastating consequences’ if Israel pushes ahead with ground offensive in Rafah.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2024 David Cameron says Aukus and Nato must be in ‘best possible shape’ ahead of potential Trump win UK’s foreign secretary is in Australia alongside defence secretary Grant Shapps for high-level talks with Richard Marles and Penny Wong
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 David Shoebridge says Julian Assange ‘may not survive’ trial and extradition – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Mar 20, 2024 'Pleasant' Australian visit for China's top diplomat China's most senior diplomat has met with a former prime minister, the NSW premier and business leaders in Sydney as he rounds out a visit to Australia.
AAP · Mar 20, 2024 Australia pads UK defence ties, joins drone alliance Australian and UK defence forces will be able to co-operate in each other's countries seamlessly under a new pact while also upgrading collaboration on drones.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 Afternoon Update: Trump rounds on Rudd, Wong’s frank China talks, young people less happy Former US president says Australia’s ambassador to the US ‘won’t be there long’ should Trump win the 2024 presidential race
AAP · Mar 20, 2024 Panda delight as top China diplomat bears good news One of Australia's most popular zoological attractions is sticking around with China set to extend its panda lease program at Adelaide Zoo.
AAP · Mar 20, 2024 Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island Former Kiribati president Anote Tong questioned his government's decision to allow uniformed Chinese police to help with law enforcement in the atoll nation.
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024 Australia Hosts China FM, Sees 'Stability' In Ties China and Australia claimed to have stabilised long-strained relations after talks in Canberra on Wednesday, despite tensions over a high-profile prisoner, trade and China's crackdowns in Hong Kong and elsewhere remaining evident.