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Office of Kevin Rudd, 26th PM of Australia

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A big week in Washington & great to welcome 🇦🇺 Minister for Defence Industry, and International Development & the Pacific, Pat Conroy MP. An opportunity to catch up with colleagues including Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch - one of our AUKUS champions - after a busy day on the Hill.

A big week in Washington & great to welcome 🇦🇺 Minister for Defence Industry, and International Development & the Pacific, @PatConroy1. An opportunity to catch up with colleagues including @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch - one of our AUKUS champions - after a busy day on the Hill.
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AUKUS is one step closer to becoming a reality. The 🇺🇸 Senate's vote moves us toward delivery of an 🇦🇺 sovereign nuclear‑powered submarine capability from the early 2030s & a workforce to support it. On to a House vote now. We appreciate US support of our historic 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 pact.

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With 310 votes in favour, the 🇺🇸 House of Reps has passed the incl all AUKUS provisions. Opens up a huge defence industry future for 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸. Thanks to the House & the Senate for this vote of confidence in our shared security. Now over to the President for his signature.

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I join political leaders of all persuasions in wishing Annastacia Palaszczuk all the best in her future endeavours and thanking her for her long and dedicated service to Queensland. 

She has shown exceptional leadership guiding the state through a pandemic, cyclones and bushfires. 

And…

I join political leaders of all persuasions in wishing @AnnastaciaMP all the best in her future endeavours and thanking her for her long and dedicated service to Queensland.  She has shown exceptional leadership guiding the state through a pandemic, cyclones and bushfires.  And…
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Meet our new addition to the family. Her name is Possum (check out her brilliant possum tail). A stray from the local cat protection society. After Mei Mei passed away, we thought Qing Qing needed company. Qing is not so sure. Any advice on introducing old cats and new kittens…

Meet our new addition to the family. Her name is Possum (check out her brilliant possum tail). A stray from the local cat protection society. After Mei Mei passed away, we thought Qing Qing needed company. Qing is not so sure. Any advice on introducing old cats and new kittens…
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This is the fourth return of ancestors from the Smithsonian NMNH since 2008. 1,700 First Nations ancestors have been repatriated by overseas collecting institutions & private collectors since 1990, including 139 ancestors from the United States. On country, where they belong.

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I was very moved to hear from representatives of the Ngarrindjeri, Eastern Maar & Yawuru people about what the Smithsonian's return of 14 ancestors' remains means to their descendants. Ancestors should rest on their custodial lands, close to their people & their dreaming tracks.

I was very moved to hear from representatives of the Ngarrindjeri, Eastern Maar & Yawuru people about what the Smithsonian's return of 14 ancestors' remains means to their descendants. Ancestors should rest on their custodial lands, close to their people & their dreaming tracks.
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As I said at the Ronald Reagan Institute (RRI)’s Defence Forum, AUKUS is a win-win-win proposition for our 3 countries. For the US it means additional investment in their own subs industrial base, better access to our defence manufacturing & stronger deterrence. Watch: youtu.be/KRohwFjtPpQ?si…

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Ronald Reagan’s legacy continues to loom large in the US foreign policy community, including the importance of allies. That’s why it’s important to be at the Ronald Reagan Institute (RRI)’s Defence Forum, including w/ Senator Roger Wicker, Senator Deb Fischer, Jack Reed, USNavyCNO & many others

Ronald Reagan’s legacy continues to loom large in the US foreign policy community, including the importance of allies. That’s why it’s important to be at the @ReaganInstitute’s Defence Forum, including w/ @SenatorWicker, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorJackReed, @USNavyCNO & many others
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AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States): Panel 6 will explore deepening this critical defense alliance. Panelists: Boeing Defense's Ted Colbert, Rep. Seth Moulton, Mr. Matthew Pottinger, Kevin Rudd AC, Rep. Rob Wittman, & moderator The Wall Street Journal's Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف. Watch: bit.ly/3QYthuu

AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States): Panel 6 will explore deepening this critical defense alliance. Panelists: @BoeingDefense's Ted Colbert, @RepMoulton, Mr. Matthew Pottinger, @AmboRudd, @RobWittman, & moderator @WSJ's @nancyayoussef. Watch: bit.ly/3QYthuu
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More than 62 million Hispanics contribute to the rich fabric of American life, and I look forward to getting to know this community on my travels in the US. Thanks Nanette D. Barragán Rep. Pete Aguilar Rep. Tony Cárdenas Rep. Sylvia Garcia & Rep. Darren Soto for your leadership.

More than 62 million Hispanics contribute to the rich fabric of American life, and I look forward to getting to know this community on my travels in the US. Thanks @RepBarragan @RepPeteAguilar @RepCardenas @RepSylviaGarcia & @RepDarrenSoto for your leadership.
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Insightful discussion on strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific with leading 🇦🇺🇺🇸 experts. These discussions are critical to identifying ways to work together to effectively respond to the increasingly contested environment.

Insightful discussion on strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific with leading 🇦🇺🇺🇸 experts. These discussions are critical to identifying ways to work together to effectively respond to the increasingly contested environment.
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Fittingly, was discussing China and other foreign policy issues with Andrea Mitchell when we learned of the loss of Henry Kissinger... a giant in the field.

Fittingly, was discussing China and other foreign policy issues with @mitchellreports when we learned of the loss of Henry Kissinger... a giant in the field.
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Important to have Graham Fletcher, our Ambassador in Beijing, here in Washington this week on the back of the PM’s China visit & the Xi-Biden summit. Graham has had four postings in China, including with me in the 1980s. We started his visit over dinner with some DC China hands.

Important to have Graham Fletcher, our Ambassador in Beijing, here in Washington this week on the back of the PM’s China visit & the Xi-Biden summit. Graham has had four postings in China, including with me in the 1980s. We started his visit over dinner with some DC China hands.
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Cancer claims too many lives in Australia, the US, China and around the world. ‘Cure4Cancer’ is an important effort harmonizing clinical trials and enhancing access to new medicines. New Yorkers may be interested in this event I have recorded a video for. asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

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Bluey is without question one of 🇦🇺’s most beloved and successful exports. Delighted to be able to say thanks in person to the cast & crew of the incredible Bluey’s Big Play stage show, currently making its way across the 🇺🇸. “Hurray!”, as Bingo loves to say.

Bluey is without question one of 🇦🇺’s most beloved and successful exports. Delighted to be able to say thanks in person to the cast & crew of the incredible Bluey’s Big Play stage show, currently making its way across the 🇺🇸. “Hurray!”, as Bingo loves to say.
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From Brissie to Washington DC.

Bluey conquering the 🇺🇸 capital with sold out performances at the Kennedy Center.

Joining me was my little friend Alara from the 🇦🇺 Embassy. Well done Bluey!

From Brissie to Washington DC. Bluey conquering the 🇺🇸 capital with sold out performances at the Kennedy Center. Joining me was my little friend Alara from the 🇦🇺 Embassy. Well done Bluey!
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