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Sir Andrew Cahn, Chief Executive of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) visits Australia for first time since 2006

• Updated: 23 August 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

In a jam-packed few days in Australia, Sir Andrew Cahn met the NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and the Head of Austrade Peter Grey - as well as leading business people from Australian and British companies.

• Updated: 7 September 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Surf Life Saving Australia launched its new surf safety campaign yesterday to raise awareness of the Australian surf.

• Updated: 5 October 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Recognising the risks and following simple beach safety rules could save your life.

• Updated: 8 October 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

You might think that the most dangerous thing about taking a swim in Australia is running into a shark, jellyfish or crocodile - but you'd be wrong.

• Updated: 13 January 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague offers support and sympathy for the loss of life in Queensland, Australia.

• Updated: 11 January 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague will promote the British economy, the Commonwealth and the UK's vision for a low carbon future on his visit from 17-21 January.

• Updated: 14 January 2011

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The third Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN III) highlighted the importance and strength of the bilateral relationship between Australia and the UK.

• Updated: 18 January 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Read an excerpt of the transcript for the Australia-UK ministerial dialogue press conference which took place on 18 January in Sydney, or download the full transcript in PDF format.

• Updated: 19 January 2011

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Foreign Secretary William Hague emphasised that economies must meet the challenge of climate change by transforming to low carbon, during an event at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday 19 January.

• Updated: 19 January 2011

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Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the importance of the relationship between the UK and Australia in this week's video blog.

• Updated: 19 January 2011

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The UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, visited New Zealand and Australia to discuss our common national security issues regarding Afghanistan.

• Updated: 24 August 2011

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Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne is in Sydney today for a whirlwind visit promoting renewed British ties with Australia.

• Updated: 6 September 2011

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Wrapping up his first day in Australia Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, put British expertise on show in Perth.

• Updated: 7 November 2011

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At the opening of the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) in Perth, there was a strong UK presence with Minister of State for the Commonwealth, Lord Howell and Minster of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Green both address…

• Updated: 25 October 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

In a jam-packed day in Sydney, Lord Green met the NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and leading business people from Australian and British companies.

• Updated: 28 October 2011

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On 23 November 2011, a large bushfire in the Margaret River tourist region of Western Australia destroyed at least 20 homes and caused many people to move to an evacuation centre in the Margaret River township.

• Updated: 24 November 2011

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Mr Paul Madden has been appointed British High Commissioner to Australia.

• Updated: 19 November 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that Britain would provide assistance to the Australian Government in response to the recent flooding.

• Updated: 18 January 2011

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The UK’s global GREAT campaign, showcasing the best of Britain around the world, launched in Melbourne today.

• Updated: 13 March 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government