Congratulations to Jeremiah Manele, the new Prime Minister of Solomon Islands.

He has always served his country proudly, and to be elected leader is a great honour.

As Ministers we shared a focus on boosting economic and security ties and I look forward to building on this.

We call on the Iraqi government to uphold the human rights of all its citizens and abandon laws that target and criminalise the LGBTQIA+ community and its supporters.

We stand with those around the world who face targeted persecution and discrimination for being who they are.

Delighted to host African Heads of Mission, alongside Tim Watts MP.

The Albanese Government is strengthening our engagement with Africa.

We welcome the opportunity to better understand African priorities, and discuss how we can further cooperation.

Proud to support Natasha Stott Despoja as Australia’s candidate for re-election to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

Natasha is a reformer, she is a champion of women’s human rights, and has proven herself as a collaborative & effective CEDAW member.

Australia joins South Africa in celebrating #FreedomDay - marking 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections.

We remember Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary commitment to peace and progress and the three decades of freedom and democracy it ushered in.

Malaria is a major challenge for our region and new tools are urgently needed.

This #WorldMalariaDay Australia is investing $30 million to support governments and communities to help eliminate malaria.

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It is always an honour to join the Dawn Service at SA’s War Memorial.

ANZAC Day is an opportunity to remember all those who have served our nation in war, conflict and peacekeeping.

This year marks 25 years since the Australian-led peacekeeping deployment to East Timor.

We can walk the Kokoda Track today in freedom because of those who fought to keep it free.

The bravery of those who made the ultimate sacrifice here lives in our nation’s memory.

This Passover, I hope gatherings with your families and communities bring you strength.

As the Prime Minister said in his letter, we know the conflict in the Middle East will cast a shadow over festivities and that the hostages in Gaza are in our prayers.

Chag Pesach Sameach.

We grieve together as a community and as a country.

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