National Foundation for Australia-China Relations grants support constructive engagement with China, consistent with our national interest. For information & to apply, visit australiachinafoundation.org.au/grants Applications close 24 September 2023. #australiachinafoundation

Ukraine’s independence was hard won, and is now so bravely defended by its people, who show extraordinary courage. The Australian people join many around the world wishing the Ukrainian people safety and strength as you celebrate your Independence Day today. Slava Ukraini.

EOIs are now open for the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program. 🔗 brnw.ch/21wDmcF Australian Government @ARENA_AUS #hydrogen

Also met with Hung Yen province Party Secretary Nguyen Huu Nghia. We spoke about opportunities in education, tourism, green technology and agriculture. And because he is a thoughtful host Secretary Nghia made sure that South Australian mandarins were provided.

All Australians will be relieved to hear that Ms Cheng Lei has returned to her family after more than three years apart. The Government has consistently advocated for Ms Cheng since her detention in August 2020. An honour to welcome her home to Australia today.

October is Indigenous Business Month. DFAT’s First Nations Trade Unit kicked off celebrations at the SA #FirstNations Business Showcase hosted by The Circle! #firstnationstrade #firstnationsbusiness @austrade SA Government

State & territory governments played a key role in delivering on 🇦🇺’s trade & investment priorities, & growing our shared economic prosperity, at the 2nd #MCTI in Sydney. The communique lists the outcomes: trademinister.gov.au/minister/don-f…

Minister for Trade Don Farrell & 🇸🇬 Mr Gan Kim Yong mark the 1st anniversary of the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement #GEA. We are working to support clean energy transition, such as a green & digital shipping corridor. dfat.gov.au/geo/singapore/… #GGCIP #greeneconomy

This #HumanRightsDay we mark 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Australia employs every strategy at our disposal towards upholding human rights, consistent with our values & our interests. Today, we recommit to upholding & advancing the Declaration. #UDHR75

Congrats to the 3 South Australian winners at the 2023 Australian Export Awards! Advanced Tech joint winner Prophecy International Manufacturing & Advanced Materials winner REDARC Electronics Small Business winner MyVenue South Australia

Discussing Australia's experience of gendering trade policy with Australia Awards Fellows from Indonesia's Ministry of Women's Economic Empowerment & Child Protection & Lao PDR's Ministry of Education & Sport. Thanks Flinders Uni Gender Consortium! Gender Consortium INDONESIAN CONSULATE GENERAL SYDNEY

I’m proud to be Australia’s #CEDAW candidate for reelection in 2024. When women’s rights are being eroded in parts of the world, amplifying the Convention is vital.I look forward to working with CEDAW colleagues, states & civil society to progress women’s human rights.

Australia is proud to endorse Natasha Stott Despoja for re-election to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Her continued service will strengthen our advocacy for women and girls’ human rights and further our work to achieve gender equality globally.

🇦🇺 businesses can tap into skilled 🇬🇧 talent through the #AUKFTA’s Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot #IECSEP. More ➡️ dfat.gov.au/publications/t…

Apply for @DFAT's 🇦🇺 Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program, supporting projects that promote creative sector & First Nations identity internationally. Submissions close 12 February - see dfat.gov.au/acdgp. Arts South Australia SA Government

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