We continue to advise that Australians in Lebanon should leave immediately while commercial flights remain available due to the risk of the security situation deteriorating further without notice. (1/4)

Beirut airport could close, and you may be unable to leave for an extended period. If you choose to remain, be prepared to shelter in place. Make sure you have enough supplies, including food, water, medicine, radio, torches and batteries (2/4).

Know where your identity documents are, including your passport. See our general advice on protecting your safety when there's an armed conflict smartraveller.gov.au/while-youre-aw… (3/4).

I’m sad to hear Graham Perrett announce his retirement from politics. He’s been a champion for his community and, led by his diaspora engagement, a champion for deepening Australia’s ties with Africa. He’s also one of the best blokes around. It’s been an honour, GP!

A number of airstrikes took place across southern Lebanon on 25 August. These highlight the continued risk of the security situation deteriorating with little or no notice.

We continue to urge Australians in Lebanon to leave immediately while commercial flights remain available. smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/m…

Australia is gravely concerned at the prospect of escalation in the Middle East. Further hostilities put tens of thousands of civilians in Lebanon and Israel at risk. We urge all involved actors to exercise restraint and de-escalate.

Australian citizens and residents in Lebanon should leave now, as the security situation could deteriorate quickly and with little or no notice. smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/m…

Applications are open for the Australia-India Strategic and Technology Policy Initiative (SATPI) grants program. Australia-India collaboration is the driving force behind #SATPI. Indian organisations are encouraged to apply in partnership with Australian organisations. (1/2)

Civilians in Gaza face a humanitarian crisis - it is unacceptable that organisations like WFP are not able to work safely. All parties, including Israel, must abide by International Humanitarian Law, protect humanitarian workers, and uphold their obligations to facilitate aid.

Australia has joined more than 30 countries in a joint declaration on Venezuela to express concern at the conduct of the recent elections. We call for respect of democratic principles, as well as the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Venezuelans.

Read our full statement: dfat.gov.au/news/news/join…

Over 520,000 people living in 🇦🇺 are of the African origin. To mark International Day for People of African Descent, we’re celebrating remarkable people making outstanding contributions in their fields!   👏Nestory Irankunda, Beckah Amani Najma Sambul Rosemary Kariuki   #AfricanDescent

Digital connectivity and cybersecurity underpin safe and sustainable economic and social development. I had some great discussions at #TheSydneyDialogue on how we can support secure, resilient and reliable connections across the Indo-Pacific.

Norway is a friend to the Pacific, advocating globally for development finance to prioritise vulnerable states. I met with Norwegian State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik to discuss how we could deepen our efforts to shape a region that is peaceful, stable and prosperous.

My friend Bill Shorten has decided not to contest the next election. In this term, and right through his 17 years in Parliament, he has given it everything, every day. Only 21 people have had the extraordinary privilege of serving as Leader of Australia’s oldest political