RT @amborudd: Regional stability is top of mind for the nations that make up the Indo-Pacific region and their partners. Took the opportunity whilst attending the Milken Global Conference on the East Coast to chat about this with CNA

Delighted to be a part of an event hosted by Tanya Bennett recognising the achievements of Aussie sports stars including Jessi Miley-Dyer and Torah Bright, enterprising business minds in the burgeoning sport tech sector, and the ongoing battle for pay equity.

Every week, 6 million Americans - that's 2 percent of the population - pay to see live sport. It’s a similar statistic for Australia. MyVenue is an example of a brilliant Aussie start-up that's providing innovative ways to deliver an easier & more enjoyable fan experience.

Another big day at the Milken Dialogue w/ Under Secretary for Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen, U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti, Stuart Holliday on the Future of Diplomacy & Statecraft, the power of sport & culture in shaping young minds, and how diplomacy can solve current & future challenges #MIGLOBAL

AI is a challenge & opportunity for all countries, including Australia. Great to discuss both at the Milken Global Conference w/ Anne Neuberger, White House Deputy NSA for Cyber & Emerging Tech, Milken Institute's Karen Kornbluh, Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce & Erik Schatzker.

Is industrial policy back? Good to take a deep dive on this question with Cecilia Malmström, Mari Elka Pangestu & Timothy Keeler on a TradeExperettes panel hosted by the Embassy Trade Team, looking at industrial initiatives around the world & the next evolution of global trade dynamics.

Mission accomplished, Sydney Dance Company! Washington was electrifed by your sold-out, landmark performances of ‘Impermanence’ at the Kennedy Center. An honour to see you on stage with Australian String Quartet, and to welcome you all to the Residence to celebrate the end of your triumphant US tour.

Our grateful nation thanks Mike Gallagher for his service to the 🇺🇸-🇦🇺 alliance. He has been a true blue champion as a Co-Chair of the Friends of Australia Caucus. Good on you, Mike. You have earned life-long mates from the land down under.

With thanks to US military colleagues, including General CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of The Joint Staff 🇺🇸, for joining me and my NZ counterpart Bede Corry for this morning of shared remembrance.

As the first light of dawn breaks across this ANZAC Day morning, let us remember afresh that when the night seems to be at its darkest, the spark of human freedom can never be extinguished.

Lest we forget.

ANZAC Day, Washington DC, 2024

Full remarks: usa.embassy.gov.au/ANZACDAY2024

To kick off White House Correspondents' Dinner week in Washington DC, some of the country's finest members of the press and political classes joined me & CNN CNN for the #KangarooCup tennis tournament.

That’s game, set and match! Congratulations to the winners, NSC's Jim Miller & State Department's Nick Snyder, who overcame a fierce field to take home vintage Australiana trophies. A win for politicians everywhere. The Fourth Estate is invited back to seize the prize next year.

Brilliant to partner with CNN on the opening event for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Congrats to all players, good sports every one of you. Such a great day, we may have to do it all again next year.

AUKUS progress in action. Our thanks, Rep. Joe Courtney.

With the United States, Australia is strengthening our shared economic security. Great discussion about geopolitical challenges and opportunities with Aus Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP, Lael Brainard, Director of the US National Economic Council & Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell Kurt Campbell.

Proud to say I'm the third Australian Ambassador to the US who has had the good fortune to work with Mike Gallagher in his role as a co-chair of the Friends of Australia Caucus. This is an honour well-deserved.

Friend-shoring is vitally important in today's geopolitical landscape. Enjoyed talking alliances for the 21st century and the Indo-Pacific with FL Senior Senator @MarcoRubio, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intel and senior SFRC member.

Delighted to welcome Charles Oppenheimer to the Residence this week, and to reflect on the twin challenges of nuclear non-proliferation and climate change, and the work he is doing on both. As well as his grandfather’s legacy.