Senator Penny Wong
@SenatorWong
Leader of the Government in the Senate. Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Senator for South Australia. Authorised by Penny Wong, ALP, Adelaide.
I’ve just introduced our very first piece of legislation - wiping your student debt by 20%.
We’ve just introduced legislation to strengthen the regulation of the child care industry.
We've just introduced a bill to wipe 20% off all student debt. Just as we promised.
A powerful Welcome to Country as we officially open the 48th Parliament.
Australia and 27 countries have an urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic. Together with partners, we condemn Israel’s denial of aid and the killing of civilians seeking to access water and food. foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…
BREAKING: The Albanese Government providing $14 million in federal funding to assist with the algal bloom devastating SA beaches.
Congratulations Minister Cho Hyun on your appointment as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea. I look forward to deepening our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and working together to uphold peace, stability, and prosperity in our region.
Australia welcomes the establishment of an Independent Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War in the #UN. Congratulations to @kmeredith11 from @ANSTO, whose regional perspectives and experience in environmental research will be invaluable on this important issue.
. @antonioguterres announced the appointment of an independent scientific panel of experts tasked with examining the physical effects and societal consequences of a nuclear war on a local, regional and planetary scale Read more👇 un.org/sg/en/content/…
THIS WEEK: we're legislating to protect penalty rates for 2.6 million workers.
I’m in South Africa to meet with our partners from across the G20 as part of our government’s work to strengthen our economy in the interests of Australians. We're here to stand up for Australia and ensure our economy remains strong, no matter what comes our way. #auspol
Australia is a world leader in medical research. And Australian and Chinese scientists are working together towards new breakthroughs. Today in Chengdu, we brought together leaders in the medical technology industry from Australia and China. Together, our two countries can…
The Australian Open is a big deal in China. Millions of viewers tune-in from here, and it brings tourists to Australia to see the event in person. Next year, Chengdu will once again be a pathway for players to compete down under. I’ve just joined Tennis Australia to announce…
A good education changes lives. A good education system changes countries. We have a good education system, but it can be better and fairer. Today I released this document that sets out some of the key reforms we will implement over the next 12 months.
Australia is proud to celebrate 40 years' leadership of the Australia Group and efforts to harmonise export controls to prevent the spread of chemical and biological weapons. The Australia Group remains committed to setting the standard for global counter-proliferation efforts.