Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, to contribute to international momentum towards a two-state solution, a ceasefire in Gaza and release of the hostages.

A warm congratulations to my good friend @VivianBala and the people of Singapore on their National Day. This year marks 60 years of independence and close ties between Australia and Singapore, and a decade under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

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Happy ASEAN Day to our friends across Southeast Asia. Today, we celebrate ASEAN’s achievements in promoting regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity. Australia is a partner Southeast Asia can count on. @AusASEANEAS @AusAmbASEAN.

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RT @Mark_Butler_MP: Three new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are open in Victoria from today taking us to 90 clinics right across the country.

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Australia reaffirms our commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons. We must continue working together to ensure these weapons are never used or tested again.

This week we mark 80 years since the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war. We honour those who lost their lives, and stand with the survivors and families who continue to bear the legacy of unimaginable suffering.

Australia and South Korea are close partners committed to the peace, stability and prosperity of our region. It was a pleasure to speak with @FMChoHyun on our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advancing regional and economic security in line with global rules and norms.

My warmest wishes to the Government and people of the Cook Islands on your 60th Constitution Day. Australia and the Cook Islands share an enduring friendship and a partnership that helps unite our region. We look forward to continuing to engage closely together – Kia Orana!

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Australia is today making a further humanitarian contribution in response to the catastrophe in Gaza.

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The Albanese Labor Government has today cut all student debts by 20%. We're wiping more than $16 billion in debt for more than 3 million Australians. From slashing student debt to making medicines cheaper, we'll continue delivering cost of living relief for all Australians.

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Our world first ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking program and our co-leadership of the Bali Process is dismantling trafficking networks, disrupting online scam syndicates and supporting victims and survivors.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Australia reaffirms its commitment to combatting human trafficking and modern slavery in all its forms. The Albanese Government is taking strong action and working with partners in our region to protect Australians and support victims.

RT @Mark_Butler_MP: I’ve just introduced the cheaper medicines bill to Parliament to drop the cost of PBS medicines to a maximum $25 a scri….