Women's equality isn't an add on. It's not something you do after lunch and it's not just a nice to have.
Women's equality is good economic policy and that was recognised unanimously at the Jobs and Skills Summit.
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Senator Penny Wong
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Leader of the Government in the Senate. Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Senator for South Australia.
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The Comoro Community Health Centre provides primary healthcare services to the western side of Dili.
It was terrific to see work dedicated health professionals, trained through Australian funded programs, are doing through the refurbished emergency room.
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I also saw the great work between the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and WorldFish.
Together, they are mobilising scientific capability to improve livelihoods and nutrition.
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Wonderful to hear from some powerful Timor-Leste women during my visit to Dili.
They spoke about driving economic change and diversification in their country.
We also discussed ways Australia can support better outcomes for women through our development program.
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Today I represented 🇦🇺 at the G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ Meeting in Bali. It was a chance to share views on connectivity, digital skills & cross-border data flows. We look forward to working with G20 economies to leverage digitalisation for post-pandemic recovery.
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Thanks for visiting our project with in Dili 🇹🇱 seeing women’s enterprises, value-adding to coastal fisheries, improving nutrition and livelihoods.
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Great to welcome FM of Australia 🇦🇺 to Dili! Bem Vindo Amiga!
We discussed Economic Diversification, Labour Mobility & #Australian Government’s support for #TimorLeste’s accession to (31/08)
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We share ambitions to make Timor-Leste stronger and more prosperous through closer cooperation on infrastructure and connectivity.
We also discussed labour mobility, which delivers benefits to both countries.
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I welcomed the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak, as well as my counterpart, Foreign Minister Adaljiza Magno and Finance Minister Rui Gomes.
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Honoured to meet with President Ramos-Horta in Dili.
I appreciated hearing his views on ways we can work together to support Timor-Leste's economic resilience.
Timor-Leste is one of our closest neighbours, and our prosperity and security are inextricably linked.
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Mikhail Gorbachev helped to bring an end to the Cold War and changed the world for the better.
May he rest in peace.
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Good talks today with the PNG National Rugby League Bid Board, including Chairman Wapu Sonk, on their ambition for a PNG team to enter the NRL. The potential for more PNG players in the NRL & a PNG NRL club is very exciting for someone like me who idolised Adrian Lam growing up.
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We had some really thoughtful questions from students. We discussed the transformative power of education and the importance of the next generation of PNG’s women leaders finding their voice.
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I was so impressed by the students I met at Sogeri National School of Excellence.
After a traditional sing sing welcome, I joined a panel with Guina Koko, the school’s Grade 11 Female Co-President and Sophia Mrs Sophia Soli, a Drone Pilot and Coordinator of PNG Flying Labs.
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Congratulations to the people of Timor-Leste on the 23rd anniversary of the Popular Consultation which led to your independence.
I look forward to visiting Dili tomorrow.
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Today marks 23 years since the Popular Consultation - 
‘s vote for Independence. I joined the people of #TimorLeste in celebrating this important day. @SenatorWong
‘s vote for Independence. I joined the people of #TimorLeste in celebrating this important day. @SenatorWong
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In a battle on the Sanananda Track, Frank tried to save his friend from a dangerous position.
Frank was shot and killed.
He was just 27 years old.
He, and the many who rest alongside him, are a reminder of our profound ties with PNG and the acute human cost of conflict.
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They endured horrific battles on the Kokoda Track and suffered heavy casualties. In just a few months, fewer than 100 men would be left.
Frank’s brother was evacuated but Frank stayed on, using his bush skills to collect drinking water.
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More than 3,800 Commonwealth service members rest here on Koiari land, including more than 3,300 Australians.
Among them is Pte Frank Archibald, a Gumbaynggirr man, and a member of the 2/2nd Infantry Battalion
The 700-strong battalion was directed to Port Moresby in Sept 1942.
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Australia will never forget the generous spirit of the Papuan and New Guinean soldiers and carriers that supported us 80 years ago.
I had a moment to reflect on our shared history as I visited Bomana War Cemetery today.
I was deeply moved by stories of service and sacrifice.
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It was a pleasure to meet with Central Province Governor Rufina Peter and Rai Coast Open MP Kessy Sawang - the first women elected to PNG Parliament since 2017.
We hope this marks a new chapter for women in politics in PNG.
Their voices in parliament will be an asset for PNG.
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I also met with my PNG counterpart Justin Tkatchenko and congratulated him on his appointment as Foreign Minister, following the recent election.
We had constructive discussions on a wide range of issues from regional security, labour mobility to rugby league.
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Honoured to meet with Prime Minister James Marape during my first visit to Papua New Guinea as Foreign Minister.
Australia’s relationship with PNG is profoundly important.
As Whitlam said in 1975, it is a relationship of equals, based on mutual respect, understanding and trust.
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I know good government can change lives. I’ve lived that. That's why we will never take our eyes off the big prize - the future. This is our chance to secure a new generation of prosperity and fairness for all Australians.
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We must redouble our efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. The NPT is the cornerstone of the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
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Deeply disappointed the 10th
#NPTRevCon was unable to reach consensus, despite the urgency of the international security environment.
Russia obstructed progress by refusing to compromise on proposed text accepted by all other states.
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On the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombings, the Australian Government will host a memorial service at Parliament House.
We will come together to remember those lost and to honour the resilience of those whose lives were forever changed by these horrific attacks.
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We are accepted. We are loved. We belong. And we are strong.
That’s why we #WearItPurple, to show our support for LGBTQIA+ young people.
#StillMeStillHuman
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Ahead of the Jobs & Skills Summit, I was joined today by a number of industry leaders to discuss supporting Australian business to navigate geopolitical uncertainty.
We are listening to voices from across the community as we work to meet the economic challenges Australia faces.
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I was honoured to join to celebrate #IndiaAt75 - the world’s largest democracy.
The relationship between our countries is one of Dosti - friendship.
Together there is much we can achieve.
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Robodebt was a cruel system that caused real human tragedy – and it should never happen again. Today we're announcing the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Robodebt.
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Getting the care economy right is the🔑to women’s economic participation & equality.
At today's G20 Conference, I talked about how our Govt is doing that by:
⬆️Aged care workers' pay
👶Making child care cheaper
👨👩👦Challenging the norms that burden women with unpaid work
#auspoI
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To all Ukrainian-Australians and the Ukrainian people, we stand with you in the struggle for peace and freedom on Ukraine Independence Day. 🇦🇺🇺🇦
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Fairness, equality & compassion underpin our approach & are at the heart of our partnerships with NGOs. Great to join the conversation
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Thanks to @ACFID members and NGO partners who joined @PatConroy1 and me today.
Important discussion about how we can work together to rebuild an effective development program that strengthens our region.
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Thanks to members and NGO partners who joined and me today.
Important discussion about how we can work together to rebuild an effective development program that strengthens our region.
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🇦🇺 is partnering with to support the growth of cricket in PNG & Vanuatu, including through access to elite competition. The partnership through #PacificAusSports will also strengthen ties between First Nations Australians & the Pacific family
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On this day in 1966, 200 Gurindji stockmen, domestic workers and their families begun the Wave Hill walk-off, calling for equal pay, respect and recognition.
From little things, bit things grew. Their eight year long strike was a pivotal moment for Indigenous Land Rights.
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A fantastic start to National Skills Week. and I visited Nic at Cerrone Jewellers and spoke to a number of his staff and apprentices who are creating beautiful jewellery right here in Australia. National Skills Week is an opportunity to celebrate our diverse skills set.
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