Advancing equity and rights for people with disability reflects Australia’s values and helps build resilient communities, reduce poverty and foster peace. This week, the Albanese Government launched a new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy.

From our team to yours, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful new year

We just imposed more sanctions on those who enabled the Medibank attack in 2022, stealing sensitive data of millions of Aussies. Importantly these sanctions are against so-called bullet proof hosts, who provide the infra/services to enable cyber criminals to do their worst (1/3)

Today marks 3 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine has bravely resisted Russia’s illegal war. Australia mourns the loss of life of Ukraine’s citizens and defenders, and the generational toll of Russia’s brutality. Australia continues to stand with Ukraine.

The sanctions also target those involved in deepening military cooperation between Russia & North Korea, including the deployment of North Korean troops to the battlefield. Deepening Russia-DPRK military cooperation has serious consequences for European and Indo-Pacific security.

Australia again calls on Russia to end its war and adhere fully to its international law obligations, including concerning the protection of civilians and treatment of prisoners of war. Working with Ukraine & our partners, Australia supports a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

Read our full statement here: foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…

The world's largest electric ferry 🛳 is taking shape - a collaborative venture between Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania and Norwegian Corvus Energy! 🇦🇺🤝🇳🇴 The Hull 096, which is expected to be in operation this year, will host 2,100 passengers and 225 cars. 📷: Incat

For three years Australia has proudly supported the brave people of Ukraine in their struggle to defend their sovereignty against the brutality of Russian aggression and in support of international law. Australia stands with Ukraine. 🇦🇺🇺🇦

Pleasure to host David Ridden for an afternoon tasting with Queensland 🇦🇺 Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery Craft Distillery. David Ridden, Founder and CEO, presented Granddad Jack’s spirits and shared the personal, moving stories of his grandfather. Austrade Trade and Investment Queensland 📸: Brennan Davis

This #IWD2025 we reflect on the United Nations global theme: For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. Achieving gender equality is a priority for Australia 🇦🇺 and central to our diplomatic, economic, trade, development, and security efforts. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions: pmc.gov.au/resources/guid…

If you will be overseas for the 2025 federal election, you can still vote! We’ll have in-person voting at the Australian Embassy in Copenhagen. Please see our website for more info: denmark.embassy.gov.au aec.gov.au/overseas Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

Overseas? You can apply to be registered as an overseas elector. If you’re travelling overseas for a short period and will be unable to vote, complete an overseas notification form. More info: aec.gov.au/overseas/enrol… Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

Need to vote from overseas for the 2025 federal election? In-person voting centres are available at a range of overseas Australian embassies, consulates & high commissions. Can’t get to a voting centre? Apply for a postal vote asap! aec.gov.au/overseas Authorised by the AEC

If you will be overseas for the 2025 federal election, you can still vote! We’ll have in-person voting at the Australian Embassy in Copenhagen. Please see our website for more info: denmark.embassy.gov.au aec.gov.au/overseas Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

🗳️ Great to welcome Carl, our 80th voter on our first day of voting in Copenhagen. 🗳️ We’ll have in-person voting at the Australian Embassy in Copenhagen weekdays from Wednesday 23 April to Friday 2 May 10am to 4pm and Friday 25 April (ANZAC Day) from 9am to 4pm.

If you will be overseas for the 2025 federal election, you can still vote! We’ll have in-person voting at the Australian Embassy in Copenhagen. Please see our website for more info: denmark.embassy.gov.au aec.gov.au/overseas Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

In an Australian-first, the Government has imposed sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet to help starve its war machine of oil revenue. Russia must end its illegal war. Australia stands with Ukraine. Read more here: foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…

Australia and 27 countries have an urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic. Together with partners, we condemn Israel’s denial of aid and the killing of civilians seeking to access water and food. foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…