DFAT WA State Office

Official account of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade Western Australia State Office. Consular assistance 24/7 [phone].

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

DFAT’s WA State Office has migrated to LinkedIn – follow us to continue receiving updates on our activities in WA: https://t.co/0hF97GKXA1

For general DFAT updates, you may wish to refer to:
@dfat
@Smartraveller
@DFAT_TradeTalk

[DFAT Trade Talk 🇦🇺 @DFAT_TradeTalk]

DFAT is leading a New Roadmap for 🇦🇺's Economic Engagement with 🇮🇳 to harness the untapped potential in our economic ties.
We are seeking your views – please send submissions to [email protected] before 5 August. More info: https://t.co/sOJLtgJY3a

[Centre for Australia-India Relations @AusIndiaCentre]

Last night we celebrated our official launch in Parramatta with keynote addresses by Foreign Minister @SenatorWong, Trade Minister Don Farrell and NSW Treasurer @dmookheyMLC

We were proud to showcase some of our amazing Maitri Cultural Partnership projects and recipients

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

The Australian #ExportAwards are back in 2024! 🏆📷 Join the ranks of the country's most outstanding exporters and raise your business profile as a leader in your industry.
https://t.co/K569ufjnAB

[DFAT Trade Talk 🇦🇺 @DFAT_TradeTalk]

We know the importance of an open rules-based global trading system centred by @wto.
At the Third Meeting of the Ministerial Council on Trade and Investment, Commonwealth Ministers gathered to support reform outcomes stemming from the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in February.

[DFAT Trade Talk 🇦🇺 @DFAT_TradeTalk]

The First Nations Southeast Asia Economic Strategy Dialogue in Boorloo/Perth united First Nations businesses leaders, ministers & senior officials from the Ministerial Council on Trade and Investment to discuss First Nations trade and investment in Southeast Asia. #AusSEAInvested

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Last week was Harmony Week 2024. In our office in WA, we are proud to have several multilingual staff representing indigenous and multicultural backgrounds as well as many who have worked overseas.
https://t.co/rNqNeto2Aq

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate the rich diversity and multiculturalism of Australia, including DFAT’s culturally diverse staff across the globe.

Our staff currently represent over 112 international cultures and 42 faith groups, helping project a modern Australia abroad.

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

Last week, Foreign Minister @SenatorWong launched DFAT’s inaugural Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Strategy – Embracing Diversity for Global Influence.

The strategy continues our work to build inclusive workplaces, where our network represents our country's rich diversity.

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Sharing more Aus4ASEAN scholarship opportunities
https://t.co/Y0L8rdCA2n

[Michelle Chan @AusASEANEAS]

As announced at the @ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, we are providing more #Aus4ASEAN Scholarships! Emerging ASEAN leaders looking to study at our world class universities & advance the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific are encouraged to apply. #ASEAN50AUS
https://t.co/AY1UL01dgF

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Congratulations to @uwa @murdoch and https://t.co/dTZWkC1gjz as 2023-24 AIIA grant recipients from WA. The Australia-Indonesia Institute has a proud history of fostering strong people connections and mutual understanding between our two countries.

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

The RFNS Puamau is the 19th vessel delivered under the Pacific Maritime Security Program – Australia’s 30-year commitment of uninterrupted engagement with our Pacific partners in support of a stable, prosperous and secure region.
https://t.co/FlFiIh6JOf

[Pat Conroy MP @PatConroy1]

Yesterday, I had the privilege to hand over the 🇦🇺-built Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Puamau to 🇫🇯

This ceremony marked the second new patrol boat delivered to Fiji under the Pacific Maritime Security Program & will continue the important work in upholding maritime security.

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Funding for the Pilbara hydrogen hub will help build infrastructure to support hydrogen exports and renewable energy production, as well as fund activities for the Clean Energy Training and Research Institute:
https://t.co/TbcYjWzW8R

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Funding for the Pilbara hydrogen hub will help build infrastructure to support hydrogen exports and renewable energy production, as well as fund activities for the Clean Energy Training and Research Institute:
https://t.co/TbcYjWAtYp

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

DFAT's Graduate and Early Careers Development team are in town this week. Say G'day/Hola/Konnichiwa/Hej to them at the uni campuses! https://t.co/nceyj7QSjp

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

ET phone WA!! The first of more than 130,000 antennas has been installed in the SKAO - the largest science facility on Earth, combining sister telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, in a collaboration of 16 partner countries. @icrar @skao https://t.co/O2HSjlVih3

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Quad Fellowship applications for STEM students are now open. The fellowship supports students from the four Quad countries – Australia, India, Japan, and the United States and in 2024, includes sponsorship of students from the ASEAN countries.
https://t.co/98arFjjcxr

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

This #IWD2024, we acknowledge how investing in women is central to accelerating progress in all areas of society. Australia is committed to advancing gender equality and the human rights of women and girls, in all their diversity.

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

This #IWD2024 we remain focused on action to prevent women and girls living in poverty.

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership Towards an Inclusive Society invests in women and their leadership, helping to create communities where everyone can thrive.

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Who went into a bit of aestivation recently?
The theme for World Wildlife Day 2024 (#WWD2024) recognises the impact of digital interventions on ecosystems and communities in an increasingly connected world.

https://t.co/tK0C8NgUtC

[Perth Zoo @PerthZoo]

Did you know? Unlike other reptiles, Western Swamp Tortoises are active in winter 🌧

During summer, they're in aestivation, also known as summer hibernation, and they will bury under leaf litter for a long sleep🐢

📷 Keeper Kerry

[DFAT WA State Office @DFATinWA]

Showcase the best of Australia to the world. Be part of the 🇦🇺 Pavilion at #Expo2025 in Osaka. Partnerships are now open. @australiaatexpo