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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. 

The Australian Government notes the official results of parliamentary elections which took place in Georgia on Saturday 26 October.

The Australian Government joins the United Kingdom and other international partners in expressing serious concerns about Russia’s continued use of disinformation globally, including efforts to justify its illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine.

On 27 October, Australia released a Joint Foreign Ministers’ Statement with Canada and five other like-minded countries.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, has announced appointments of five highly qualified individuals to lead Australian posts in Alofi, Funafuti, Ottawa, Paris and Rome.

The Australian Government has launched a landmark new Humanitarian Policy to set the long-term direction and focus for Australia’s humanitarian action to ensure it saves lives, alleviates human suffering, and builds resilient communities.

The first grant round under the First Nations International Fellowships and Partnerships Grants Program is now open for applications, closing on 22 November 2024.

Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three Russian citizens for their involvement in the Evil Corp cybercrime group.

The second grant round under the Singapore-Australia Go-Green Co-Innovation Program (GGCIP) is now open for applications, closing on 14 November 2024.

The women and girls of Afghanistan deserve nothing less than the full enjoyment of their human rights. Afghan women themselves have shown courageous leadership in calling for accountability.