The Latest Breaking News from Penny Wong

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.

AAP · Oct 29, 2023

Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023

Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred

Former Australian prime ministers from both sides of the political divide are calling for the community to unite behind Israelis and Palestinians.

AAP · Oct 29, 2023

Afternoon Update: US mass shooting kills at least 16; Sydney woman found dead identified; and Gen Z want less sex on screen

A man is reported to have opened fire at a bowling alley and bar in Maine’s second-largest city of Lewiston in the US

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

EU leaders unanimously call for humanitarian corridors – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Wong acknowledges ‘widespread suffering’, stops short of describing Israel’s Gaza siege as collective punishment

Challenged to concede Israel was inflicting ‘collective punishment’ on Gaza, foreign minister Penny Wong used her own words to describe the ‘distressing crisis’ unfolding in the Palestinian exclave

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Australia bans screwdrivers, nuclear reactors to Russia

A tranche of export bans to Russia of machinery equipment has been put in place by Australia as the Kremlin continues its war against Ukraine.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

Afternoon Update: Australia calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza; Polish bishop resigns after gay orgy scandal; and Vegemite turns 100

Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, says essential supplies must ‘reach people in desperate need’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

Israel ambassador claims his country is the victim as Penny Wong warns of ‘desperate need’ in Gaza

Australian foreign minister calls for ‘humanitarian pauses on hostilities’ as Amir Maimon urges world not to ‘look away’ from Hamas’ actions

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

Claim Israel is following international law a 'joke'

Israel's ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon says his nation is complying with international law as it fights the "depraved monsters" behind the Hamas attack.

AAP · Oct 25, 2023