Gender equality, WPS is priority for Australia
Australia thanks Mozambique for organizing an open discussion on women, security, and peace.As the 25th anniversary of adopting Resolution 1325 approaches, we are reminded...
EXPLAINED: Australia’s ties with South-East Asia
With more than 600 million inhabitants divided over 11 nations, it is a powerful region with one of the most significant economies in the...
Australia plans long-time gambling reforms
Independent gambling reform candidate Troy Stolz has refuted opposition leader Chris Minns' assertions that he is 'controlled' by the longtime proponent of gambling reform...
Australian children can get mental health issues post Cyclone Gabrielle: UN
UNICEF Australia sounds the alarm that children in disaster-stricken areas require specialized disaster recovery assistance, and their well-being cannot be left to chance.Following the...
Australia plans strategies to achieve gender equality
The National Strategy of Australia to Achieve Gender Equality is being developed by the Australian Government to support its commitment to regaining Australia's position...
In a first, Australia to have female statues in parliamentary zone
The first female monuments erected in Canberra's parliamentary district honour Australia's first two female federal parliamentarians.In the nation's capital, on the other side of...
Australia: ‘The Voice’ is independent advisory body for First Nations people
A referendum to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution using an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice will be put...
Australian Navy rescues six mariners from motor yacht
On March 6, the destroyer HMAS Hobart's ship's company rescued six seamen from a 30-meter motor yacht north of Australia.Under challenging conditions, a rigid-hulled...
Australia gets first ambassador for First Nations people
We are happy to announce Mr Justin Mohamed's nomination as Australia's first ambassador for First Nations people.Mr Mohamed will oversee the Office of First...