The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) brings together leaders of all Pacific nations to drive stronger regional cooperation and advance our collective security and prosperity. At last year’s PIF in Pohnpei, I committed to ‘step up’ Australia’s engagement in the Pacific. … read more
I am pleased to announce the Governor-General has appointed Dr James Renwick SC as Australia’s Independent National Security Legislation Monitor. Dr Renwick has been acting as the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor since early 2017. The Independent National Security Legislation … read more
I am pleased to announce the Governor-General has agreed to my recommendations about several changes to Departmental Secretaries. Following the departures of Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM as the Secretary of the Department of the Environment and Energy and Mr … read more
KARL STEFANOVIC: The Prime Minister joins us now – PM, good morning to you. A bit on? PRIME MINISTER: Good morning Karl. KARL STEFANOVIC: There’s a bit on for you? PRIME MINISTER: Oh, yes, there’s a lot on. It’s always … read more
PRIME MINISTER: Yanggu gulanyin ngalawiri, dhunayi, Ngunawal dhawra. Wanggarralijinyin mariny bulan bugarabang I acknowledge we are here gathered on the lands of the Ngunnawal people and recognise their elders past and present. It is wonderful to be here tonight. Vanessa, … read more