Australia played a key role in shaping the agreement, serving as Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and representing the Western Pacific region.
The inquiry examined the health and economic responses; while it did not directly delve into the state responses, it did cover the federal-state interface.
Sixteen Victorian businesses were among the winners, collecting six gold, eight silver and two bronze awards across 26 categories, from a field of more than 170 finalists.
Welcoming the Danish monarchs during their official visit to Australia, PM Albanese said the trip marked the King’s first to the country since his accession and reflected a longstanding relationship grounded in shared democratic values and common global challenges.
The online petition, signed by nearly 50,000 people, many of whom are residents of PIF countries, was presented to the current foreign minister and leader of NZ First, Winston Peters.
