Lauren Stasinowsky

🇦🇺 multilateralist in the Middle East, with a soft spot for SE Asia. All views expressed are my own. RT or follow ≠ endorsement.

[Miles Armitage @AusAmbKSA]

Deputy Head of Mission Kim Ralston and First Secretary Lauren Stasinowsky met Mr Al-Ibrahim, Director of Africa and Pacific Affairs at the GCC Secretariat. Australia values cooperation with the GCC and looks forward to strengthening partnership.

[Miles Armitage @AusAmbKSA]

Up bright and early with my Embassy colleagues to cheer on the Socceroos in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. 🇦🇺⚽️

A fantastic 2–0 win over Türkiye and a great start to the tournament. Congratulations to the team, and best of luck against the United States on Friday.

[Anthony Albanese @AlboMP]

Social cohesion isn’t something we take for granted. It’s something we build together, through respect and understanding.

His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa is in Australia, supporting our strong and diverse Muslim community and the values that bring us together.

A global voice for interfaith dialogue, and a leader in the fight against extremism and hate, his work continues to bring people together across faiths and cultures.

Thank you for meeting with me in Sydney this morning.

[Miles Armitage @AusAmbKSA]

Eid Mubarak from the Australian Embassy in Riyadh and our consular support team, working around the clock to assist Australians across the region.

[Miles Armitage @AusAmbKSA]

We know this continues to be a difficult time for Australians in the Middle East. The safety and security of Australians is our top priority.

Last night, my team and I welcomed more than 90 Australians who travelled by bus from Qatar to Saudi Arabia.

[Smartraveller @Smartraveller]

We’ve opened the DFAT registration portal for Bahrain, Kuwait and Lebanon. Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members in Lebanon can now register to receive direct updates from DFAT. (1/3)

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

The safety and security of Australians is our priority and we are working hard to support Australians in the Middle East.

DFAT has now opened registrations for its Crisis Portal for Australians in Bahrain, Kuwait and Lebanon, in addition to Iran, Israel, Qatar and the UAE.

[Smartraveller @Smartraveller]

Due to the volatile security situation in the Middle East region, we’ve raised our level of advice for Saudi Arabia to reconsider your need to travel. Retaliatory strikes are occurring in the Middle East region. Read and subscribe: https://t.co/U76VhDSWgM

[Smartraveller @Smartraveller]

We now advise do not travel to Israel, Lebanon, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. We continue to advise do not travel to Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Reconsider your need to travel to Jordan. (1/4)

[MBC LOUD FM @MBCLOUDFM]

The Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon. Don Farrell describing the trading between the two countries on The Byron Cooke Show
#mbcloud #minister

[Miles Armitage @AusAmbKSA]

Warm thanks to HM the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for their best wishes on Australia Day 🇦🇺🇸🇦

[لولو هايبرماركت @LuLuHyperSA]

الأجواء الأسترالية وصلت الرياض 🇦🇺✨
من المنتجات الأسترالية الفاخرة إلى الأجواء الرهيبة، حوّل المهرجان الأسترالي لولو هايبرماركت – الحي الدبلوماسي إلى احتفال متكامل بالجودة والتعاون.
وتشرّف الحدث بحضور معالي السيناتور دون فاريل، وزير التجارة والسياحة ووزير الدولة الخاص، حيث عكس قوة العلاقات التجارية بين أستراليا والسعودية، والتزام لولو بالشراكات العالمية وتقديم تجربة تسوّق بمعايير عالية 🇦🇺🤝🇸🇦

#لولو_السعودية

🇦🇺 Aussie vibes took over Riyadh! The Australian Fest- Explore Australia transformed LuLu Hypermarket, Diplomatic Quarter into a true celebration of quality and collaboration✨Graced by the presence of H.E Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State, Commonwealth of Australia, the event celebrated strong Australia–Saudi trade ties and LuLu’s commitment to global partnerships and quality shopping experiences 🇦🇺🤝🇸🇦
#ExploreAustralia #AustralianFest #LuLuKSA #GlobalPartnerships #PremiumAtLuLu #AussieAtLuLu

@MohamedHaris_PV

[Anthony Albanese @AlboMP]

Tonight, leaders from across faiths are mourning Jewish Australians killed affirming their faith.

Everyone deserves to feel safe in Australia, no matter who they worship.

We will not be divided.

We will come through this together.

[Anthony Albanese @AlboMP]

Yesterday was a dark day in our nation's history.

But we are stronger than the cowards who did this.

We refuse to let them divide us.

Australia will never submit to division, violence or hatred - and we will come through this together.

[Australian National Imams Council @ImamsCouncil]

Statement Condemning the Bondi Shootings and Expressing Solidarity with the Victims and all Affected Communities

The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), the Council of Imams NSW and the Australian Muslim community unequivocally condemn the horrific shootings in Bondi.

These acts of violence and crimes have no place in our society. Those responsible must be held fully accountable and face the full force of the law.

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those who witnessed or were affected by this deeply traumatic attack. We acknowledge the pain, fear, and distress felt across the community and extend our sincere compassion and support to all who are grieving.

We urge the community to remain vigilant, exercise caution, and support one another during this challenging time.

This is a moment for all Australians, including the Australian Muslim community, to stand together in unity, compassion, and solidarity, rejecting violence in all its forms and affirming our shared commitment to social harmony and the safety of all Australians.

[Lauren Stasinowsky @LStasinowsky]

Always a pleasure to be back in Oman - and particularly today for our first standalone Senior Officials’ Talks with Oman 🇦🇺🇴🇲

[وزارة الخارجية @FMofOman]

📸 | عُقدت اليوم بديوان عام وزارة الخارجية الجلسة الأولى من المباحثات السياسية بين سلطنة عُمان وأستراليا.

ترأس الجانب العماني السفير الشيخ عبدالعزيز بن محمد الحوسني، رئيس دائرة آسيا والباسيفيك، فيما ترأس الجانب الأسترالي سعادة بول غريفيتس، الوكيل المساعد لشؤون الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا بوزارة الخارجية والتجارة الأسترالية.

جرى خلال الجلسة استعراض العلاقات الثنائية بين البلدين الصديقين، وبحث تعزيز التعاون القائم في مختلف المجالات، ولا سيما في الجوانب الاقتصادية والاستثمارية والثقافية. كما تم تبادل وجهات النظر حول عددٍ من القضايا الإقليمية ذات الاهتمام المشترك.

حضر الجلسة من الجانب الأسترالي سعادة مايلز أرميتاج، سفير أستراليا المعين لدى سلطنة عُمان، وعدد من المسؤولين من الجانبين.

[Miles Armitage @AusAmbKSA]

تشرفت بتقديم نسخة من أوراق اعتمادي إلى سعادة الشيخ خالد المصلحي، وكيل وزارة الخارجية للشؤون الإدارية والمالية، وإنني أتطلع إلى تعزيز علاقات الصداقة والتعاون بين أستراليا وسلطنة عمان 🇦🇺🇴🇲

[Miles Armitage @AusAmbKSA]

Grateful to Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati and @KSAmofaEN for the warm welcome and valuable exchange with our @dfat delegation, led by Mr. Paul Griffiths — a powerful step in deepening our bilateral ties. 🇸🇦🇦🇺