Australia joins South Africa in celebrating #FreedomDay - marking 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections.

We remember Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary commitment to peace and progress and the three decades of freedom and democracy it ushered in.

Without question, Faraz Tahir died a hero.

Without doubt, he helped save lives on that devastating day at Bondi Junction.

He ran toward danger, to protect people he had never even met.

Australia and Papua New Guinea, walking together, side by side. 🇦🇺🇵🇬

The Kokoda Track runs across the hills and mountains of Papua New Guinea. 

And the Australians who fought here repelled relentless attacks from the advancing Japanese forces despite being malnourished, exhausted and outnumbered.

Aii hosted the untold story of the Anzac-India friendship, with one of 🇦🇺’s most distinguished military historians Prof Peter Stanley. Thanks Tim Watts MP India in Melbourne for their support. Thank you to Mark Trayling for officially donating the Bahadur painting to the Institute.

This year marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Australia 🇦🇺 and Guatemala 🇬🇹.
 
I look forward to seeing our warm friendship strengthen over the next 50 years and beyond.

MINEX Guatemala 🇬🇹

A year ago, #TusaDining chefs Rupesh & Sagar cooked for Tim Watts MP Rabindra Puri during his visit to🇳🇵. This #NewYear2081 marked the opening we’ve all been waiting for. Chefs who honed their skills in 🇦🇺 & returned to🇳🇵to give back. We call it fine dining, they call it #ComingHome

50 years ago today, Australia and ASEAN held our first formal meeting to establish our ties.

We marked the milestone in March with the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

We will continue to work together to secure a more peaceful, stable and prosperous future.

Australia supports the G7 Leaders' statement unequivocally condemning Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel.

Iran's actions are destabilising and risk provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation.

Australia backs the G7's efforts to avoid further escalation.

Iran's escalation is a grave threat to the security of Israel and the entire region.

It risks greater instability and devastation across the Middle East.

Anyone who cares for the protection of innocent life must stand against these attacks.

My statement on Iran's attack on Israel.

Please respect the privacy of those affected by the tragedy at Bondi Junction.
I have been contacted by Ash’s family. They have asked the media not to publish her personal images from social media. I ask the media and everyone to respect their wishes.

I have been briefed by the AFP on the devastating events at Bondi Junction.

Tragically, multiple casualties have been reported and the first thoughts of all Australians are with those affected and their loved ones.

The Australian Government is pressing for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages and for adherence to international law.

And we're working with the international community to find a pathway to peace.

Peter Dutton is focused on political fights.

The #UNSC Panel of Experts on the DPRK is central to the 1718 sanctions regime.

Russia’s veto ended 14 years of consensus and risks international peace and security.

All UN measures against the DPRK’s unlawful WMD program must be upheld.

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