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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The security situation in the region could deteriorate quickly, with little or no notice.

This may also result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and flight diversions, and other travel disruptions.

We have updated Australia's travel advice: smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/m…

Australia will continue working with partners who have influence in the region to stop the conflict from spreading.

Further conflict will only add to the devastation in the Middle East.

Australia is deeply concerned by indications Iran is preparing military action against Israel.

Tonight I spoke to Iran’s Foreign Minister H.Amirabdollahian امیرعبداللهیان to urge Iran to use its influence in the region to promote stability, not contribute to escalation.

🇦🇺 remains deeply concerned about Uganda’s Anti-homosexuality Act.

We urge Uganda to respect human dignity and provide equal protection to all under their laws.

The Act is a shocking reversal of human rights and a grave threat to lives.

We stand with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Long-term peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians requires a two-state solution - Palestinian statehood with normalisation of relations between Israel and the region.

It requires recognition of each other’s right to exist. By definition that means no role for Hamas.

'The more people in our region who know modern Australia, who know the free stories of modern Australia, the more influential we can be with them.'

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon Tim Watts MP talks about the importance of soft power, social cohesion and diversity…