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Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Member for Wannon

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Dan Tehan
1 year
The personal attacks directed to the Liberal Party and our supporters by Dan Andrews are dangerous, offensive and unbecoming. He should strongly reflect on his words and be better. His language shows an inability to argue facts or debate important details of constitutional change
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The view from other States.
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Happy National Flag Day Everyone!!
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1 year
The Australian flag flying above Parliament House has a gaping hole in it. We should have pride in our flag and I hope the Prime Minister @AlboMP will fix this
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3 years
Congratulations to my friend @PiyushGoyal on your appointment as India’s Sherpa for the #G20 . 🇦🇺 looks forward to our continued collaborative and constructive engagement with 🇮🇳 in the #G20 . The G20 is an important multilateral forum for global economic cooperation.
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2 years
He could not have been clearer.
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3 years
At today’s #CPTPP Commission, hosted by @nishy03 , we decided to commence an accession process with the United Kingdom. The economic and strategic heft of the #CPTPP will be strengthened through the accession of high quality, high ambition economies.
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3 years
Welcome this first engagement with EU Commissioner @jwojc . 🇦🇺 & the 🇪🇺 share ambition for trade liberalisation and sustainable agriculture, and high standards for producing safe and healthy food. Look forward to concluding an ambitious 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 FTA
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Dan Tehan
4 years
All students who come to Australia are welcome. They have the right to live in a safe, supporting environment, just like everyone else. We are all dealing with COVID-19 together. My message to our international students is: you are our friends. #InThisTogether
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Dan Tehan
2 years
Australia today signed a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom that will make 🇦🇺 exports to the 🇬🇧 cheaper, create new opportunities and further strengthen the special relationship between our two countries.
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Dan Tehan
4 years
The expert medical advice is that schools should remain open at this time.
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Dan Tehan
2 years
Finalising the quickest FTA Australia has negotiated during a pandemic requires real commitment from both sides. We are almost there. Would make a great Xmas present for both nations. Thanks ⁦ @annietrev ⁩ for two days of real progress.
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3 months
Andrew Giles said community safety was his number one priority and yet he didn’t turn up for three crucial meetings dealing with the court case that led to 149 hardened criminals being released into the community
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4 years
A message on international students
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3 years
Shocked to learn about this terrible attack, having recently met with @MohamedNasheed . Wishing him a speedy recovery. Australia stands with the Maldives.
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3 years
An honour to be virtually sworn in as Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment today. Ready to hit the ground running.
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2 years
Australia is welcoming back international students. Today I met with students in New Delhi who are planning to come to Australia. We discussed the first class education opportunities in Australia and initiatives like our current visa fee refund.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Yesterday I agreed with my good friend, @PiyushGoyal to resume negotiations for an 🇦🇺-🇮🇳 FTA. We agreed to an exchange offers by the end of October, an interim agreement by Christmas and a full agreement by the end of 2022.
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Dan Tehan
2 years
Congratulations to Liz Truss on becoming PM. She will be great for the Australia-UK relationship. Let’s get the FTA implemented.
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3 years
Congratulations to my good friend @trussliz on her appointment as Foreign Secretary. The important work we have done together on our 🇦🇺🇬🇧 FTA shows her commitment to trade liberalisation.
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Dan Tehan
8 years
Fantastic news that Sydney will host the #InvictusGames in 2018. A wonderful sporting event for ADF & veterans in our backyard
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Dan Tehan
3 years
I had an Aus-UK FTA morning tea today, where I tried a Penguin. I have to say it’s hard to beat a classic Tim-tam. What do you think @BorisJohnson and @trussliz ?
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1 year
A very good outcome to get the damaged Australian flag replaced so quickly. Thanks everyone for your support on this issue
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Dan Tehan
3 years
30,000 tonnes of Australian barley arrived in Mexico for Heineken’s beer brewing, creating new opportunities for Australian farmers and businesses. Our Govt is committed to helping expand Australia’s export market @D_LittleproudMP @EmbaMexAus
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3 years
🇦🇺+ 🇮🇳 have a vibrant trading partnership focused on resources, education, agriculture and more. Thanks to Minister of Commerce & Industry @PiyushGoyal for a great discussion on making our economic relationship even stronger.
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2 years
Released today: the Update to the India Economic Strategy to 2035 is a roadmap to lifting 🇮🇳 into our top three export markets by 2035, and making India the third largest destination in Asia for outward 🇦🇺 investment. More ➡️
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Dan Tehan
4 years
All Australian governments are committed to supporting the welfare of our international students
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Dan Tehan
9 months
Paying tribute to @tcotchin9 who announced his retirement today from @Richmond_FC . Thanks for the memories and everything you did for the club and the sport we love #GoTigers
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Dan Tehan
1 year
Look at the state of our flag. We should have pride in our flag and our parliament
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The Coalition wants a better Australia not Labor's big Australia
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Dan Tehan
6 years
Today the Australian Parliament passed legislation to establish a National #Redress Scheme for the survivors of child sexual abuse. I made a promise to the indomitable Leonie Sheedie from @CLAN_AU that when this happened I would cut my tie in half and send it to her.
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1 year
I'm pleased to see the Government will now act to hoist a new flag above Parliament House. I hope their long list of excuses for the poor condition of the current flag will not delay this happening. Let's also hope we don't go through this again.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Congratulations to Sir Ian @BeefyBotham on his appointment as UK trade envoy to Australia. I'm looking forward to finalising the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement as much as I'm looking forward to the Ashes series.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Great first meeting in DC w/ @USTradeRep @AmbassadorTai . We shared perspectives on digital trade in the Indo-Pacific, perspectives on responding to trade challenges from non-market economies, supply chains and on strengthening 🇦🇺🇺🇸 bilateral trade.
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Dan Tehan
4 years
It's World Book and Copyright Day so to celebrate I'm reading the Hafey Years by Elliot Cartledge 🐯 What are you reading?
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4 years
All Australian international education providers agree, the best place to study in the world is Australia! 🇦🇺 #studyaus
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Dan Tehan
3 years
🇯🇵 is a longstanding & trusted trading partner for 🇦🇺 & we are both advocates for a free & fair global trading regime. Met with Ministers Kajiyama & @nishy03 to discuss shared opportunities & challenges incl. promoting rules-based trade, the CPTPP & the benefits for businesses.
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Dan Tehan
4 years
Today, education ministers signed the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration setting our nation’s goals in education for the next ten years and acknowledging the importance of indigenous education.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Our national plan will allow Australians to see their loved ones and travel interstate. Once we reach 80% vaccinations we will look to establish further travel bubbles with the Pacific, UK, US and others.
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3 years
Thanks @VDombrovskis . We share values with the EU & commitment to multilateralism, rules-based, free trade and sustainable development. Look forward to concluding an ambitious & comprehensive 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 FTA to bring mutual benefits and support COVID19 recovery. #AUSEUFTA
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2 years
The UAE is 🇦🇺's number one trading partner in the Middle East & I am pleased to announce 🇦🇺 & 🇦🇪 are pursuing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Dan Tehan
7 years
Launching a book series for kids who have a veteran parent with PTSD. Very important to support the entire family of our ADF @GregHuntMP
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Dan Tehan
3 years
The Australian sugar industry is going to benefit enormously from the 🇦🇺-🇬🇧 FTA. This means more jobs in regional Australia. Just another example of how the 🇦🇺-🇬🇧 FTA will deliver @AusHCUK @dfat @DFAT_TradeTalk
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Dan Tehan
7 years
Sharing a laugh with Korean War veterans & @TurnbullMalcolm today before honouring their service in a statement to Parliament. #youngatheart
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Dan Tehan
2 years
The Opposition Leader, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, has announced his Shadow Ministry, and I am honoured to be asked to serve as Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Further discussions with UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss on Friday night. Good progress continues to be made. We will talk every Friday until early June as we work to reach an agreement that delivers for both countries.
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Dan Tehan
8 years
Talking about how business & government will recognise the talents of our veterans w @turnbullmalcolm & Ben Robert Smith
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Important meetings today with President of Vietnam HE Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Prime Minister HE Pham Binh Minh and Trade Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade HE Nguyen Hong Dien as well as the business community to further strengthen 🇦🇺🇻🇳 trade and investment relationship
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Dan Tehan
2 years
Great to catch-up with ⁦ @KwasiKwarteng ⁩ to discuss how an Aus UK FTA would benefit industry in our two great countries. ⁦ @AusHCUK
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is an outstanding candidate and will bring a depth of experience as a Minister and leader in international organisations to the role of WTO Director-General. Australia now looks forward to finalising the selection process as soon as possible.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Today I addressed the @TourismAus #DestAus21 conference and encouraged every Australian to #holidayherethisyear and support our wonderful tourism industry. Your country needs you to take a holiday!
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3 years
India has no better friend than Australia and our bilateral relationship continues to grow from strength to strength. Australia and India want to progress on a free trade agreement that reflects the strength of the economic relationship.
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Dan Tehan
6 years
Wonderful to join @TurnbullMalcolm and @SHendersonMP in Geelong for the announcement of Victoria's first 'City Deal'
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Singapore and Australia are progressing a green economy agreement that will see the free flow of environmental technologies between our two countries. Through these technologies we will reduce emissions and meet our climate goals. Read more here:
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Meeting with the 🇮🇩 Minister for Trade @MendagLutfi , to explore ways to increase Australia and Indonesia’s cooperation on regional and multilateral trade issues and discuss progress under the 🇮🇩-🇦🇺 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
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2 years
Asked to answer, in one word, whether Australians could still expect the $275 cut from pre-election prices, Dr Chalmers said: "Yep, it's in the budget." He now says he didn’t hear the question.
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Dan Tehan
1 year
Housing shortage, migration. Where is Labor’s immigration plan? They won’t even release the submissions to their review?
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Dan Tehan
6 years
Teachers play an important part in our lives so on World Teachers' Day today, we salute the teachers who make a difference every day
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Dan Tehan
7 years
Incredibly moving to visit the Holocaust museum with my friend and colleague @JoshFrydenberg We can never forget.
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Dan Tehan
5 years
Proud that our Government has committed $1.2 million to continue its support of the @AFL ’s Bachar Houli Program that builds social cohesion through sport. Bachar is a @Richmond_FC legend and inspirational leader for Muslim Australian youth @afldiversity
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3 years
Congratulations to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organization. I look forward to working closely with Dr Okonjo-Iweala and other Members to reform the WTO and ensure it delivers meaningful outcomes for Australian exporters.
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1 year
Look who is photo bombing @narendramodi Last time we caught up we signed IAECTA with @PiyushGoyal and @ScottMorrisonMP
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Australia is working with Japan to promote a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. A great discussion with Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi about our shared strategic interests and deep economic complimentary @MofaJapan_en
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Dan Tehan
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At the national memorial on Vietnam Veterans' Day as we honour their service and sacrifice. Lest we forget.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
The Republic of Korea is Australia’s 4th largest trading partner & a close friend in the region. It was great to meet @MyungheeYoo1 to discuss our shared interests in regional trade rules & WTO reform, & how we can further enhance the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
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2 years
Although a temporary setback, the postponement of #MC12 must steel our resolve. Thanks to @NOIweala for your strong leadership. Our ambassadors have the authority: they must use it to secure the outcomes on pandemic response, fisheries and agriculture that are within our grasp.
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3 years
Today I launched the ‘Blueprint for Trade and Investment with Indonesia’ at a roundtable of CEO’s from 🇦🇺 & 🇮🇩. There are many opportunities to deepen 🇦🇺-🇮🇩 trade & investment & capitalise on our Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to support a shared economic recovery
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2 years
Was the election won on a lie? ‘And one of the things that I've done is to be upfront with people. I want to make sure..don't create circumstances whereby there's a view..we're going to do things that we're not going to..we're not going to interfere with the legislated tax cuts.’
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Dan Tehan
3 years
To all communities around Australia who celebrate the Lunar New Year, wishing you a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful new year.
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Dan Tehan
6 years
The electorate of Wannon on a Friday afternoon.
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8 years
Honoured to be appointed Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Materiel
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Dan Tehan
2 years
Meeting in Geneva today, the Chair and Vice-Chairs of #MC12 committed to not let the momentum slip. We must reconvene #MC12 as soon as physically possible. ⁦ @wto ⁩ ⁦ @NOIweala
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Dan Tehan
7 years
Opening Joint Cyber Security Centre in Melbourne to help business and government work together to understand and respond to cyber threats
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Dan Tehan
4 years
Today, on World Teachers’ Day, I acknowledge and thank every Australian teacher for the outstanding work they do in educating our children #teachersday #thankteachers #brightfuture @aitsl
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3 years
🇦🇺 & the 🇪🇺 agree rules-based, free & open trade in the Indo-Pacific is critical to economic prosperity & regional stability. I welcome the new Joint Communication on an EU Indo-Pacific Strategy & look forward to concluding an 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 Free Trade Agreement @VDombrovskis @vonderleyen
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Dan Tehan
2 years
Farewelling His Excellency Kwok Fook Seng, High Commissioner for Singapore, after five and a half years in 🇦🇺. His work has greatly enhanced the 🇦🇺🇸🇬 relationship.
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3 years
70 years ago today, Australia signed the #ANZUSTreaty with the United States. We are longstanding partners, and in addition to our strong security ties, we also share a significant trade & investment relationship.
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Dan Tehan
4 years
Today’s announcement that Queensland students will return to classroom learning is fantastic news for students, teachers, parents and principals.
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Dan Tehan
3 years
Australian farmers and businesses will get more opportunities to reach new markets and create more jobs through global trade as Peru becomes the eighth economy to bring the CPTPP into force. @embauslima @dfat
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As Minister for Education, an important meeting with stakeholders: the students from Skipton Primary School in my electorate of #Wannon . Lots of great questions about politics from a wonderful group of kids.
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2 years
An excellent meeting with @SecRaimondo today discussing how to support an Indo-Pacific that is resilient, stable and prosperous. From critical minerals to digital trade and an Indo-Pacific economic framework, it was a comprehensive and productive discussion.
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Dan Tehan
4 years
Our Government is supporting international students impacted by coronavirus and doing all we can to reduce the impact on your education
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4 years
Important article by @UNICEF Australia CEO Tony Stuart on the impact on vulnerable children of missing classroom learning during COVID-19: in the aftermath of this pandemic, we may be asking ourselves what else we could have done and whether our children were the hidden victims.
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“Well, it's legislated, of course. *And stage three of the tax cuts begin at $45,000. If you're earning $45,000 a year, that's not rich. You're struggling to get by, given the increase in rent and housing affordability issues which are there. Anthony Albanese
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7 years
Wonderful to join both Prime Ministers at the opening of the Anzac Museum at the Beersheba War Cemetery.
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Warm welcome from the Israelis to kick start the Leaders Roundtable on Cyber Security.
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3 years
Meeting with @ASEAN & NZ's @PhilTwyford today, we agreed on the importance of upgrading AANZFTA by September 2022 so it can continue to support our business recovery post #COVID19 . ASEAN plays a central role for an open, inclusive & resilient Indo-Pacific. Thanks @Asean2021_BN
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1 year
Every immigrant should have the choice of becoming an Australian citizen in their local community on Australia Day.
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7 years
Opening the @Telstra Security Operation Centre, 👏 the private sector for showing leadership on improving our cyber security
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3 years
A productive discussion with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs & Investment, General (Retd) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, on ways to increase investment between 🇦🇺 & 🇮🇩. One year on from #IACEPA 's entry into force, opportunities for our businesses continue to grow
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Help has come from across the State to fight the fires in South West Victoria and they are working late into the night.
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Dan Tehan
6 years
So proud of the outstanding job done by the Corangamite community affected by the fires and everyone in Wannon and beyond who has extended a helping hand - especially the Fire Service, CFA and Emergency Services. For more information go to
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3 years
Incredible show from Bondi Born at Day 1 of Aus Fashion Week @AUSFW . What a contribution fashion makes to our economy ($7.2b in exports in 2021), tourism and our wardrobes.
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7 years
Launching Govt funded $6m PTSD research & treatment centre for veterans with @Phoenix_Trauma . Extra proud to deliver this election promise
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8 years
Honoured & humbled to be sworn in as a Minister in . @TurnbullMalcolm Govt. Ready to serve the Australian people
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3 years
A lot of hard work went into the Services Exports Action Plan that I launched today. Boosting services exports will create jobs and power our recovery from COVID-19.
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7 years
Launching #StaySmartOnline week with the five simple things you can do to improve your cyber security.
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2 years
Today I joined with @SecRaimondo for the inaugural 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 Strategic Commercial Dialogue, an important new piece of bilateral architecture which deepens our cooperation & enables our countries to work together to deliver practical economic outcomes for the Indo Pacific.
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