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Senator Penny Wong

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Senator Penny Wong

@SenatorWong

Leader of the Government in the Senate. Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Senator for South Australia. Authorised by Penny Wong, ALP, Adelaide.

Adelaide, South Australia

Joined March 2012

Senator Penny Wong
@SenatorWong
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Australia and Malaysia are the closest of partners. Today I met my good friend @tokmatn9 in Manila to discuss our security, trade and investment cooperation, and our shared support for ASEAN centrality.
Senator Penny Wong
@SenatorWong
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Australia is ASEAN’s oldest dialogue partner and an enduring supporter of ASEAN centrality. With Secretary-General @hourn_kao I discussed our work together in support of a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.
Senator Penny Wong
@SenatorWong
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Replying to @SenatorWong
Thank you to @YvetteCooperMP for your friendship and for your contribution to our close partnership. Your leadership and determined diplomacy have helped deepen cooperation between Australia and the UK, and I wish you every success as Health Secretary.
Senator Penny Wong
@SenatorWong
19h
Congratulations to @Ed_Miliband on your appointment as UK Foreign Secretary. Australia and the UK have an enduring partnership, underpinned by shared history, values and interests. I look forward to working with you again to further strengthen and modernise our relationship.
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Anthony Albanese
@AlboMP
Jul 20
Congratulations Prime Minister Burnham on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Australia and the United Kingdom are longstanding friends, allies and partners, united by shared values and deep ties between our peoples. I look forward to working with you to
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Smartraveller
@Smartraveller
Jul 20
We've reviewed our travel advice for Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia & have raised the overall travel advice level. We now advise 'reconsider your need to travel' overall due the unpredictable security situation. Avoid non-essential travel to these locations. (1/2)
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Smartraveller
@Smartraveller
Jul 20
Replying to @Smartraveller
If you need to transit, stay as short a time as possible and avoid unnecessary activities. Airspace may close at short notice. Flights can change or stop suddenly. Borders can close. (2/2) Read & subscribe: smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/M… smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updat…
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Michelle Rowland
@MRowlandMP
Jul 16
Today marks 12 years since the downing of Flight MH17. 298 passengers lost their lives, including 38 people who called Australia home. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. Australia remains committed to holding Russia accountable for this horrific act.
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Smartraveller
@Smartraveller
Jul 12
Replying to @Smartraveller
We continue to advise you do not travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar & the UAE. Read the latest advice & subscribe for updates: smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updat… (3/3)
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Smartraveller
@Smartraveller
Jul 12
Replying to @Smartraveller
There remains a risk of further attacks and escalation. If strikes occur in your location follow local warning systems and, if warned of an imminent attack, move to an enclosed hardened shelter. Prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice. (2/3)
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Smartraveller
@Smartraveller
Jul 12
12 July: The situation in the Middle East region remains unpredictable. Military strikes and reprisal attacks have occurred in a number of locations in the Middle East, including recently. (1/3)
Senator Penny Wong
@SenatorWong
Jul 9
Welcome to Australia @narendramodi! Australia and India's relationship has never been more consequential. I was pleased to welcome PM Narendra Modi to Government House in Melbourne, as we discussed deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our two countries.
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Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation
@AusArmsControl
Jul 9
Congratulations to Tonga on ratifying the CTBT. This marks an important milestone for our region, with all countries in the Pacific now party to the Treaty. Australia looks forward to working with Tonga to strengthen the global ban on nuclear test explosions.
CTBTO
@CTBTO
Jul 7
🌏 Tonga has signed and ratified the #CTBT, completing universalisation of the Treaty across the Pacific region. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, 7 July at UN Headquarters in New York, a landmark moment for 🇹🇴, for the Pacific, and for the global effort to ban nuclear test
Senator Penny Wong
@SenatorWong
Jul 7
A privilege to join @AlboMP and Prime Minister Wale in Honiara to celebrate Solomon Islands’ 48th Independence Day. It was made even more special to mark the day by meeting the youngest Solomon Islanders as we opened the Australian-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre.