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ACFID response to targeted sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

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The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak body for Australian humanitarian agencies welcomes the announcement from Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong to impose targeted Magnitsky-style financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli individuals and an Israeli entity for involvement in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. This announcement comes in … Continued

Monash expert: IMF and World Bank 80th anniversary and Australia’s involvement

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Eighty years ago, the representatives of 44 nations that were still fighting against the German and Japanese armies met to organise the post-war international economic order. Two institutions were established that continue to shape global economic affairs: the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (more commonly known as the World … Continued

ALERT: AP4D report launch today – 1pm

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Media are invited to attend the launch of the latest AP4D report, ‘What does it look like for Australia to… Navigate a New Era of Economic Statecraft in the Indo-Pacific’ Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing Senator Tim Ayres will be speaking at the launch, which will take place online.  When: 1pm … Continued

REMINDER: AUKUS and Australia’s Future

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La Trobe Ideas and Society event in partnership with La Trobe Asia   Today, 16th July 5.00-6.30pm (online) Bookings here    Ideas and Society Program in partnership with La Trobe Asia presents AUKUS and Australia’s Future. The conversation will discuss agreement of both the US and the UK to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and … Continued

AP4D strongly endorses support for Pacific media

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Media release | Saturday, 13 July 2024 Today Australia announced an Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy to provide a framework for expanding Australian broadcasting and media sector engagement across the region. Asia-Pacific Development Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue (AP4D) welcomes the establishment of an Indo-Pacific Media Fund fund to support newsrooms in the Indo-Pacific. The Strategy is in … Continued

OLIVER’S WINES PROVIDES TRUSTED OPINIONS TO CHINESE WINE BUYERS

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Buyers of Australian wine in China now have access to expert, independent and professional reviews, rating and commentary on Australian wine in their own language and on their favourite social media platform. They can now make buying decisions based on information and ratings from a source they already trust. Leading Australian wine critic Jeremy Oliver … Continued

Treaties Committee to examine ILO conventions supporting a safe and healthy work environment

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) will hold a public hearing for its inquiries into two International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions: No. 187: Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention and No. 191: Safe and Healthy Working Environment (Consequential Amendments) Convention. Together these conventions give effect to the elevation of ‘a safe and healthy working environment’ to a … Continued

Fund Pacific media to counter China

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Media release | Friday, 28 June 2024 Federal government funding for news organisations in the Pacific would strengthen development across the Pacific and buffer against China, according to the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D). The research paper – What does it look like for Australia to Support Youth, Civil Society and Media in … Continued

Aid package for Horn of Africa will save lives

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***REISSUE*** Media release | Saturday, 22 June 2024 The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak body for international development and humanitarian action, and the Sudanese Australian Advocacy Network (SAAN) endorse Australia’s $29 million aid package for the Horn of Africa. Of the funding, $13 million will go toward humanitarian relief for those in … Continued