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Penny Wong

Tropical Cyclone Maila has killed at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea

Post-cyclone relief efforts are underway but authorities say contacting remote communities is challenging. The Australian government has announced $2.5 million in funding to support communities affected by the disaster.

13 Apr 2026-08:38
Australia urges non-essential diplomats to leave Lebanon

Australia has instructed non-essential diplomatic staff in Lebanon to leave the country due to the “deteriorating security situation” in the region, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

13 Mar 2026-12:16
Pauline Hanson rebuked for inflammatory Muslim comments

Australia’s Senate on Monday censured far-right lawmaker Pauline Hanson over “inflammatory and divisive” remarks about Muslims. The comments came during discussions on the possible return of Australian relatives of Islamic State militants from Syria.

02 Mar 2026-11:40
Australia urges Israel to reconsider military control of Gaza amid rising humanitarian concerns

Australia has called on Israel not to proceed with its plan to take military control of Gaza, warning that such a move would exacerbate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

08 Aug 2025-11:03