2024
October
(17 October 2024) 2024 Australia-China Defence Coordination Dialogue -- Media release from Department of Defence.
(7 October 2024) October 7 attacks -- Media statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
September
(27 September 2024) Opinion piece: Opportunity comes from engagement, not estrangement -- Opinion piece from Treasurer of Australia Jim Chalmers.
(26 September 2024) Meeting with Chinese counterparts in Beijing -- Media release from Treasurer of Australia Jim Chalmers.
(24 September 2024) Opening remarks to meeting with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi -- Opening remarks from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
August
(30 August 2024) 8th Australia-China Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change -- Joint media release from Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek.
(16 August 2024) Opening remarks at the eighth Australia-China High Level Dialogue -- Speech from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(15 August 2024) Eighth Australia-China high level dialogue --Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(6 August 2024) 2024-25 Grants Round -- Media release from National Foundation for Australia - China Relations.
July
(21 July 2024) Climate cooperation the next step in stabilising relations -- Media release from Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
(12 July 2024) βMarking the 8th Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award -- Media release from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(10 July 2024) 50 Years of protecting Australia from dangerous nuclear proliferation -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(1 July 2024) Fee increase for international students part of July 1 migration reforms -- Joint media release from Minister for Education Jason Clare, Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security Clare O’Neil and Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles.
(1 July 2024) The Governor-General's Swearing-in speech, Parliament House, Canberra -- Speech transcript from Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
(1 July 2024) New Governor-General Sam Mostyn sworn in -- Media release from Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
June
(24 June 2024) Foreign Minister Penny Wong on the significance of Premier Li’s visit to Australia -- Op-ed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(22 June 2024) Monash Suzhou Graduation Address -- Speech from Australian Ambassador Scott Dewar.
(18 June 2024) Statement regarding recent incidents in the South China Sea -- Media release from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(18 June 2024) Premier Li’s visit continues stabilisation of relationship with China -- Media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(18 June 2024) Western Australia at the centre of visit by the Premier of China -- Op-ed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(18 June 2024) 7th Australia-China CEO roundtable -- Speech transcript from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(18 June 2024) Address to the community welcome banquet for Premier Li Qiang -- Speech transcript from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(17 June 2024) Official luncheon for His Excellency Premier Li Qiang -- Speech transcript from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(17 June 2024) Press conference - Canberra -- Transcript of press conference from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(17 June 2024) Agreements with China reflect renewed dialogue -- Media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(17 June 2024) Statement on joint outcomes of the Australia-China Annual Leaders’ Meeting -- Joint statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang.
(12 June 2024) Working productively with China will benefit everyone in the region -- Op-ed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(11 June 2024) Visit by Premier of the People’s Republic of China -- Media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
May
(30 May 2024) China lifts suspensions on five meat establishments --Joint media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Murray Watt.
(18 May 2024) National Foundation for Australia-China Relations grants and CEO appointment -- Joint media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
April
(30 April 2024) 17th Joint Ministerial Economic Commission meeting between Australia and China -- Media release from Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
March
(28 March 2024) Resolution of wine dispute with China -- Joint statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Murray Watt.
(26 March 2024) Cyber targeting of UK democratic institutions -- Joint statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Cyber Security Clare O’Neil.
(20 March 2024) Press conference, Parliament House, Canberra --Transcript of press conference from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(20 March 2024) Foreign Minister’s opening remarks to the Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue, Parliament House, Canberra -- Remarks from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(19 March 2024) Visit of China's Foreign Minister and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(6 March 2024) 'Melbourne Declaration' affirms ASEAN and Australia partnership for the future --Media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(1 March 2024) Statement on proposed laws under Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong -- Media release from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
February
(24 February 2024) Australian support for our region’s trade and development --Joint media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell
(24 February 2024) Two years on, Australia stands with Ukraine --Joint media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts.
(21 February 2024) Western Australian Chinese New Year ball -- Speech by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
β(15 February 2024) $50 million in Australian support for International Fund for Ukraine -- Joint media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(5 February 2024) Sentencing of Dr Yang Jun -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
January
(19 January 2024) Detention of Dr Yang Jun -- Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
2023
December
(12 December 2023) Australian Government concerns about recent actions in the South China Sea -- Media release from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(9 December 2023) First fields of barley make their way to China -- Joint media release from Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Murray Watt.
November
(7 November 2023) Press conference - Beijing -- Transcript of press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(7 November 2023) Dialogue key to relations with China -- Media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(7 November 2023) Statement on joint outcomes of the China-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting -- Joint statement.
(7 November 2023) Meeting with Premier Li Qiang -- Transcript of meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang.
(7 November 2023) Why building on 50 years of diplomacy is so important -- Op-ed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
(6 November 2023) Press conference - Beijing -- Transcript of press conference from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong
(6 November 2023) Meeting with Chairman President Xi Jinping -- Transcript of meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping
(6 November 2023) Meeting with Chairman Zhao Leji -- Transcript of meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China Zhao Leji
(6 November 2023) Press conference - Beijing --Transcript of press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(5 November 2023) Lunch reception hosted by Tourism Australia -- Speech from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
(5 November 2023) Press conference - Shanghai -- Transcript from press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell.
(5 November 2023) Opening session of the China International Import Expo -- Speech from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
(4 November 2023) Remarks - Shanghai -- Remarks to media by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
(3 November, 2023) Visit to Shanghai, China -- Media statement from Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell
October
(27 October 2023) Statement on the passing of former Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Mr Li Keqiang --Media statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
(22 October 2023) Visit to the People's Republic of China -- Media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(10 October 2023) Come and Say G’day one year anniversary -- Media release from Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
September
(29 September 2023) Ambassador to China -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(25 September 2023) Australia ready to welcome back Chinese tour groups -- Media release from Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
(21 September 2023) National Anti-Scam Centre warns of spike in scams threatening Chinese students -- Media release from Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
(7 September 2023) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments to media following meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang --Transcript from doorstop - Jakarta.
(7 September 2023) Bilateral Meeting with Premier of The People's Republic of China -- Opening remarks from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang.
(7 September 2023) Meeting with China’s Premier Li Qiang -- Media statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(2 September 2023) Australia-China high level dialogue -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
August
(21 August 2023) Australia-China Consular Consultations -- Media release from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(14 August 2023) Meeting with China's Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng -- Joint Media Release from Minister for Education Jason Clare, Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor.
(11 August 2023) Detention of Cheng Lei -- Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(10 August 2023) Australia set to welcome back Chinese group tours -- Statement from from Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell.
(09 August 2023) Statement on reinstatement of barley exporters to China -- Joint statement from Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt.
(08 August 2023) Australia’s new International Development Policy and Development Finance Review -- Joint media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy.
(04 August 2023) Resolution of barley dispute with China -- Joint statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt.
July
(29 July 2023) Joint Statement on Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2023 -- Joint Statement
(28 July 2023) Gender Equality Symposium, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane -- Speech from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(28 July 2023) Global leaders unite for Gender Equality -- Joint statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care, Minister for Sport.
(13 July 2023) Meeting with China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(13 July 2023) Meeting with China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi -- Opening remarks from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
June
(27 June 2023) National Foundation for Australia-China Relations grants announcement -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
May
(27 May 2023) Detention of Dr Yang Jun --Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(15 May 2023) National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Advisory Board Appointments -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(13 May 2023) 16th Joint Ministerial Economic Commission, Beijing -- Media release from Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Australia.
(11 May 2023) Visit to China -- Media release from Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Australia.
April
(12 April 2023) Australia-China Senior Officials’ Talks -- Media release from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.
(11 April 2023) Statement on sentencing of Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi --Media release from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.
(11 April 2023) Step forward to resolve barley dispute with China --Joint statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt.
March
(31 March 2023) Detention of Cheng Lei -- Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(27 March 2023) Visit to China to attend the Bo’ao Forum for Asia -- Media statement from Assistant Minister for Trade Senator the Hon Tim Ayres.
(04 March 2023) Meeting with China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang -- Media statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
February
(24 February 2023) Australia Stands with Ukraine with Additional Military Support and Sanctions -- Joint statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(17 February 2023) Ambassador Fletcher meets Head of International Department - Media release from Australian Embassy, China.
(16 February 2023) Ambassador Fletcher meets with Sichuan Governor and Chongqing Party Secretary - Media release from Australian Embassy, China.
(06 February 2023) Virtual meeting with China’s Minister of Commerce - Media statement from Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
January
(19 January 2023) Detention of Dr Yang Jun - Media statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(1 January 2023) Travellers from China required to undertake COVID-19 testing before travel - Statement from Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler
2022
December
(21 December 2022) Meeting with China’s State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi - Media statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(21 December 2022) Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue Joint Outcomes Statement - Joint statement.
(21 December 2022) Opening remarks at the Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue - Remarks from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(20 December 2022) Principles behind Whitlam's China vision still drive us - Op-ed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
(19 December 2022) Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the People's Republic of China - Media statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
November
(15 November 2022) Meeting with China's President Xi Jinping -- Media statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(13 November 2022) Speech to the NFACR dinner commemorating 50th anniversary of Australia-China diplomatic relations -- Speech from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
October
(20 October 2022) Further actions in response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine -- Joint media release from Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
September
(24 September 2022) Joint leaders statement to mark one year of AUKUS -- Joint statement from Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss and President of the United States Joe Biden.
(24 September 2022) Joint Readout of Quad Ministerial Meeting -- Joint readout from the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan.
(23 September 2022) Meeting With China’s State Councilor And Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi -- Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(21 September 2022) Recent comments by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China relating to AUKUS -- Statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(9 September 2022) Passing of Her Majesty the Queen - Statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(1 September 2022) Human rights concerns in Xinjiang - Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
August
(13 August 2022) Detention of Cheng Lei - Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(5 August 2022) U.S.-Australia-Japan trilateral strategic dialogue - Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan and the Secretary of State of the United States
(5 August 2022) Statement on Cross-Strait tensions - Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
July
(8 July 2022) Meeting with China's State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi - Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(4 July 2022) Visit to Kyiv and further Australian support to Ukraine - Media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
(4 July 2022) Ambassador meets with Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs - Media release from Australian Embassy, China.
June
(30 June 2022) Statement on Hong Kong -- Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(25 June 2022) Joint Statement on the Announcement of the Partners in the Blue Pacific Initiative -Joint Statement from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
May
(27 May 2022) Statement on Dr Yang Jun - Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong
(26 May 2022) Quad joint leaders' statement - Joint statement from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and United States President Joe Biden
(6 May 2022) Australian and Chinese officials discuss the Pacific - Media release from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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