Feature stories - October 2011
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
26 October 2011
“The theme of this Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Perth is building national resilience, building global resilience and because the Commonwealth brings together nations from across the world, it's important that these themes are considered together.”
» Transcript of Joint Press Conference with Secretary General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma.
DFAT Annual Report 2010-2011
25 October 2011
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report for 2010-11 was tabled in Parliament. The Annual Report serves to inform Parliament, other stakeholders, educational institutions, the media and general public about the performance of the department across the range of its responsibilities over the last year.
World Vision 'Step up to the Plate' event
24 October 2011
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd at a food security event with World Vision in Perth.
The Australian Tourism Directions Conference
13 October 2011
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the Australian Tourism Directions Conference.
Papua New Guinea AFL Taskforce Kicks Off
19 October 2011
The Papua New Guinea AFL Taskforce has met for the first time during a visit to PNG by the Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Richard Marles.
» Media Release: Papua New Guinea AFL Taskforce Kicks Off
Australia-Korea Year of Friendship
12 October 2011
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd speaking at the Australia-Korea Year of Friendship Dinner.
Speech: Australia and the Republic of Korea: natural partners and true friends
Trade at a Glance 2011
13 October 2011
Trade at a Glance 2011 is a must-have, easy-to-read trade and economic publication for students, business, policy-makers, and anyone with an interest in Australia's trade and economic performance.
Doubling Donations to the Horn of Africa
5 October 2011
The Australian Government today pledged to match, dollar for dollar, donations by Australians to help people in the Horn of Africa.
Media release: Doubling Donations to the Horn of Africa
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
1 October 2011
Trade Minister Craig Emerson signs the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) in Tokyo on 1 October. ACTA is designed to help the international fight against piracy and counterfeiting.
Media release: Australia to sign Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
Visit to Japan
1 October 2011
Trade Minister Craig Minister Emerson meets Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Koichiro Gemba, in Tokyo on 1 October. Dr Emerson was in the Japanese capital to sign an international treaty on the protection of intellectual property.