Skip to content
Back to News Hub
Foreign Affairs Trade

MEDIA ALERT: As Gaza pause extended by two days, aid agencies hold Canberra press conference on need for permanent ceasefire

Oxfam Australia < 1 min read

MEDIA ALERT 

WHO: Oxfam Australia Chief Executive Lyn Morgain, Islamic Relief Australia Chief Executive Samir Bennegadi, ActionAid Australia Executive Director Michelle Higelin and Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Chief Executive Kate Lee

WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

WHAT: As news breaks of a two-day extension to the four-day humanitarian pause in Gaza, aid agencies supporting the humanitarian response are holding a media conference to speak about the situation in Gaza and the need for an urgent and permanent ceasefire.

WHEN: TODAY Tuesday, 28 November at 10:30am

MEDIA CONTACT: Lily Partland, Oxfam Australia, 0418 118 687 / [email protected]

Media

More from this category

  • Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
  • 12/03/2026
  • 10:19
Parliament of Australia

PJCIS backs terrorism listing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has tabled a report reviewing the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under theCriminal Code. The IRGC is a hybrid military-security organisation that operates independently from Iran’s conventional armed forces and reports directly to the Supreme Leader. It has a long record of conducting internal security operations and hostile activities overseas. The Australian Government listed the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism in November 2025 following assessments by Australia’s security agencies that the organisation orchestrated at least two terrorist attacks on Australian…

  • Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
  • 12/03/2026
  • 09:43
Parliament of Australia

Exploring economic engagement with African nations

TheJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Tradethrough its Trade Subcommittee is continuing its public hearing program for itsinquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa. Witnesses for the Subcommittee’s public hearing will include the Australian Border Force under the Department of Home Affairs portfolio, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, an African nation Head of Mission representative, peak bodies and African community groups, and experts. Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Mrs Fiona Phillips MP, said ‘the Subcommittee will be hearing from witnesses with a range of insights across Australia and Africa’s trade and investment footprint.…

  • Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
  • 10/03/2026
  • 16:12
Parliament of Australia

Austrade’s role in supporting trade and investment relations with Africa

TheJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Tradethrough its Trade Subcommittee will hold a public hearing with Austrade for itsinquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa. Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Mrs Fiona Phillips MP, said ‘Austrade plays a valuable role in the trade and investment environment by supporting Australian businesses to expand and diversify in international markets. Australian businesses rely on Austrade’s expertise to provide advice on opportunities, market entry, and local business practices to engage with African markets. Austrade is therefore positioned to provide the Subcommittee with valuable insights into its terms of reference.’…

Media Outreach made fast, easy, simple.

Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet. Pay per release or save with a subscription.

Book a demo Explore our plans