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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong announces the appointment of Dr Lucas de Toca PSM as Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health and Ms Greer Alblas as Australia's Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Australia to UNESCO.

Australia deplores the Russian Federation’s decision to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. It is an affront to all who want a world without nuclear weapons.

Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell will travel to Shanghai to attend the sixth China International Import Expo, one of the world’s largest trade shows, at the invitation of the Chinese Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao.

The Australian Government will provide an initial $800,000 to support the Government of Vanuatu’s immediate response to Tropical Cyclone Lola, and is liaising closely with the Government of Solomon Islands on its needs following the cyclone.

The Australian Government will provide $500,000 to the United Nation’s refugee agency, UNHCR alleviate the suffering of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians who fled the region following Azerbaijan’s recent military escalation.

The Australian Government has safely airlifted 255 people utilising two Royal Australian Air Force flights and a Government-supported private charter from Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Australian Government will continue its support to enable Fiji to participate in Super Rugby Pacific and Australia's Super W Competition for the next four years.

The Australian Government has secured additional assisted-departure flights for Australians affected by the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism is pleased to announce Gabrielle Hall has been appointed to the role of Consul-General and Trade and Investment Commissioner, Houston, Texas.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs announces the Australian Government will begin the assisted-departure of Australians affected by the situation in Israel and Gaza.