Australia will commit $56.8 million to a new program to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights in Southeast Asia, including working towards eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls.

The 2023-24 Consular State of Play data has been published, showing the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has provided consular assistance and crisis support to more than 15,000 cases over 12 months.

On 12 November, the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched the report ;Trading Nation: How Trade and Investment Contribute to Australian Prosperity'.

Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalised the elevation of our trade relationship with the signing of our Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Minister for Trade Senator the Hon Don Farrell joined the Minister for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi in Canberra to formalise the agreement.