Inspiring to see women from self-help groups in Maharashtra leading sustainable farming efforts through the Shetishala initiative. A wonderful example of community empowerment by UTMT Society supported by our direct aid program. #SustainableFarming #AustraliaIndia

As an open, trading nation, Australia 🇦🇺 deeply values the G20. We welcome South Africa’s 🇿🇦Presidency of the G20 - the first time the international forum is being hosted on the African continent. #G20SouthAfrica Read our statement in full: unny.mission.gov.au/unny/250324_SA…

In this year’s Budget, the Albanese Government is reprioritising Australia’s Official Development Assistance to address immediate gaps and vulnerabilities in our region.

This will deliver a 40-year record development investment in the Indo-Pacific – helping to build economic and health resilience, support climate action and keep Australians safe.

.The George Institute for Global Health is leading health research in India with 400+ partnerships, providing scalable solutions, especially for vulnerable communities. Discussed with Kylie Bell and Ben Jordan from the institute how more 🇮🇳🇦🇺 collaborations can improve community health outcomes.

I welcomed the Association for the UN and International Law (ANUDI) from UC3M this morning. We discussed the strong 🇦🇺🇪🇸 links, the importance of a rules-based international system and what it's like to pursue a career in international relations. Thank you for the visit!

In Wadi Al Zeini, with Australia’s support, UNICEF Lebanon’s Makani Centre is helping Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian children learn, heal and grow. Sustained support matters! 🇦🇺🇱🇧

2025 offers a unique opportunity to positively shape the future of peacebuilding and peacekeeping architecture. CANZ 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿 will work to strengthen the link between conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding to safeguard peace gains.

As we implement the Pact for the Future, we need to be bold and do things differently. Australia 🇦🇺 welcomes the Secretary-General’s #UN80 Initiative and stands ready to support rigorous and urgent reforms to the United Nations system. Full statement: unny.mission.gov.au/unny/250326_Pa…

The Government is now operating in accordance with caretaker conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. Comments have been disabled for this period.

Australia will contribute another $7 million to support the people of Myanmar affected by the devastating earthquake, on top of our initial $2 million through ICRC. We’ve also mobilised a rapid response team to help relief efforts on the ground.

DFAT working closely with World Food Programme Myanmar, a key humanitarian partner doing lifesaving work in crisis situations.

Pleased to host the #FRANZ coordination meeting in Nadi with Centre de Crise et de Soutien and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, and to hand over the Chair to NZ. 🇦🇺🇳🇿& 🇫🇷 are humanitarian partners committed to supporting our #Pacific partners.

More than 100 pallets of Australian humanitarian relief supplies have touched down in Myanmar. Received by Australia’s Head of Mission, the essential items will provide life-saving assistance to families and communities impacted by the earthquake.

Emergency Action Alliance Michelle Chan These supplies are part of Australia’s $9 million package of support. We are working in close partnership with World Food Programme, ICRC, ASEAN and Australian NGOs and local partners to help those who need it most.

On #WorldRedCrossDay, Australia stands #OnTheSideOfHumanity with Australian Red Cross @IFRC & ICRC, reaffirming our commitment to principled humanitarian action. AU is leading a global Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel to protect humanitarians across the 🌏