Proud to stand alongside as he takes the next step on the path to a referendum. The words we’re proposing today are simple and straightforward - the work of many committed people and a strong starting point for discussions with Australians from all walks of life.
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Incredibly sad news.
Rest in power Unc 🖤💛❤️
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“The children came back
Back to where they understand, Back to this mothers land
The children came back. Back to their mother. Back to their father. Back to their sister. Back to their brother. Back to their people.
.. Yes I came back”
Rest In Peace Unc with Ruby again
Bauji x
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Rest in Power Uncle Archie Roach.
A pioneering musician and survivor of the Stolen Generations.
Your songs will live forever.
Thank you, Archie for everything you gave us. 🖤💛💔
He’s with Ruby now.
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Archie’s music drew from a well of trauma and pain, but it flowed with a beauty and a resonance that moved us all.
We grieve for his death, we honour his life and we hold to the hope that his words, his music and his indomitable spirit will live on to guide us and inspire us.
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Tonight we mourn the passing of Archie Roach.
Our country has lost a brilliant talent, a powerful and prolific national truth teller.
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We see this referendum as a magnificent opportunity for Australia.
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I believe there is room in Australian hearts for the Statement from the Heart.
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DPM/FM had a phone convo w/ FM of Australia 🇦🇺 discussed ways to further enhance relations & coop. under the Strategic Partnership in areas such as renewable energy, technology, & countering trafficking in persons. 🇹🇭 also support AUS constructive roles in regional&sub-region.
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I was deeply moved watching Sally Sitou’s first speech.
As Sally said, having representatives that embody all of the Australian story make our Parliament better and our democracy stronger.
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On the 40th anniversary of my parents’ citizenship, I had the honour of delivering my first speech to parliament. #auspol
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The Australia-United States Alliance is central to our security & prosperity.
Such a pleasure to meet with US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy today.
I look forward to strengthening our cooperation in the region, including making climate action a pillar of the Alliance.
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Thank you to those who have expressed concern.
In short - Penny v Surfboard and Surfboard won.
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Australia condemns the Russian attack on Odesa.
We call on Russia to uphold its end of the deal brokered by & Turkey to enable Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea.
Russia’s illegal war has left millions at risk of hunger, including in our region.
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On the 8th anniversary of the downing of #MH17, we remember the 298 victims, including the 38 people who called Australia home.
Australia is steadfast in our pursuit of truth, justice and accountability.
Photo: Wreath-laying ceremony at the Parliament House Garden
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A big shout out to my staff who worked tirelessly to ensure the visit by , and to Fiji for the Leaders Meeting was a great success. 🇦🇺 diplomatic missions rely heavily on the skills, knowledge and connections of our incredible local staff
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Following Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation as President, Australia calls for all parties in Sri Lanka to respect democratic & constitutional processes.
We urge parties to work together, with the , towards long-term economic stability and a better future for Sri Lankans.
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Preserving the Blue Pacific’s marine environment and fish stocks is critical to food security and to ensure prosperity for future generations.
We welcome ’s announcement that the US will triple funding for economic development and ocean resilience for the Pacific Islands.
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#Ukraine | Joint statement by 
It is in the interest of the international community that the 1948 Convention must not be misused or abused.
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Australia will listen to, and work with, our Pacific family on Pacific priorities - tackling climate change, partnering in development and making our region stronger.
Thank you to Vanuatu’s Foreign Minister Ati for sharing your experience and views with me yesterday.
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It was good to meet Solomon Islands’ Foreign Minister Manele in person for the first time in Suva.
I appreciated our discussion and look forward to more dialogue.
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Australia is proudly home to the oldest enduring culture on the planet.
Our foreign policy should express the full measure of who we are.
I was proud to see the heritage of our First Nations peoples showcased alongside the diverse cultures of #ourBluePacific at #Fiji2022.
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Vinaka vakalevu for welcoming leaders and delegates to this year’s Pacific Islands Forum.
The PIF Leaders’ Meeting formally commenced with a Sevusevu - a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony.
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I was deeply moved by my visit to with Prime Minister Albanese, to sign the book of condolence for former Prime Minister Abe.
In times of sorrow, we recognise the strength in Australia’s enduring friendship with Japan.
We mourn with the people of Japan.
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Eid Mubarak!
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We are also working closely together to meet the challenges of climate change and food security, including in the Pacific.
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Lovely to meet this week.
Grateful for her forthright contributions at the #G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - holding Russia to account for its war in Ukraine, which is driving the world’s food and energy crisis.
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In Bali, I met with Foreign Ministers from MIKTA - Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Turkey & Australia.
We are committed to working together to promote global stability and prosperity – both threatened by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the global food & energy crisis.
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I was delighted to attend the Pacific Islands Forum yesterday on my first visit to the Pacific as Minister. I deeply appreciated hearing directly from our Pacific family about the challenges facing our region & the aspirations of our region.
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We spoke frankly and we listened carefully to each other's priorities and concerns.
The Australian Government will always act in our national interest and to safeguard our sovereignty.
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Tonight I met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
We have our differences, but it is in both our countries’ interests for the relationship to be stabilised.
An important discussion about a range of bilateral, regional, trade and consular issues of concern.
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Thank you to our host Indonesia for a constructive G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of multilateralism at a time when the world faces great challenges - from Russia’s war in Ukraine, to food security and climate change.
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I join the Prime Minister in offering heartfelt condolences to Mr Abe’s family and all the people of Japan for this most terrible loss.
Australia has lost a true friend and we mourn with you.
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Shocked and saddened by the tragic death of former Japanese PM Abe Shinzo. He was a great friend and ally to Australia. Deepest sympathies to his family and the people of Japan. We mourn with you.
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Shocking news from Japan that former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot - our thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan at this time
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I look forward to working with on this and other shared interests, such as supply chain resilience.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to meet today, and for the Minister’s generosity in sharing his experience and insights.
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There are exciting opportunities for the partnerships between Australia and Singapore to grow, including through the negotiation of a world-first Green Economy Agreement.
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I’m delighted to be back in Singapore – a place I have visited often.
I thank Prime Minister for a valuable discussion today.
Australia's relationship with Singapore is one of our closest and most comprehensive, anchored in shared strategic and economic interests.
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Images: NAIDOC week launch event on Monday 4 July (Flag Raising, Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony).
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