This afternoon, in a telephone conversation with the Co-chair Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Stefan Romaniw, Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne reiterated the Australian Government's strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Minister, who is … [Read more...]

Official Statement  attributable to a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson: On 24 January, the Australian Government updated travel advice for Ukraine, raising the overall level to Do Not Travel (Level 4), reflecting the increased risk of armed conflict. Australians in Ukraine should leave now by commercial means, where safe to do so, noting that flight … [Read more...]

Media release - Senator the Hon Marise Payne Original Post - Strengthening Australia’s sanctions laws | Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Women (foreignminister.gov.au) 05 August 2021 The Australian Government will reform and modernise Australia’s autonomous sanctions laws to enable the imposition of targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against … [Read more...]