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  • Australia to operate Ebola centre in Sierra Leone

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes significant contribution by Australia to support UK efforts to end Ebola in Sierra Leone

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

  • UK best practice could be applied to Australian construction industry

    The Building Information Modelling (BIM) Task Force is transforming the way large construction projects are delivered in the UK.

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

  • UK Met Office launches key report at climate day event

    Met Office’s ‘Human Dynamics of Climate Change’ report highlighted at Melbourne event to mark climate diplomacy day.

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

  • Hugo Swire visits Canberra and Melbourne

    Rt Hon. Hugo Swire MP, Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, made a highly successful visit to Australia last week.

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

  • UK and Australia: Partners in growth

    Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP's speech to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne.

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

  • In war and peace: Honouring the contribution of the Commonwealth

    Hugo Swire MP, the UK Minister for the Commonwealth, says the shared wartime sacrifice of Commonwealth nations must not be forgotten.

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

  • Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hugo Swire MP, visits Australia

    The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Australia and the Pacific, will be in Australia on 4 – 5 September 2014, visiting Canberra and Melbourne.

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

  • High Commissioner announces 2014 Charlie Perkins Scholars

    Three Indigenous Australian Scholars will continue their studies at leading UK universities, thanks to the support of the UK Government.

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

  • Network Rail Consulting to work on multi-billion dollar project with Transport for NSW

    Australian arm of Britain's Network Rail signs major contract with state transport body.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Australian PM Tony Abbott

    Foreign Secretary and Australian Prime Minister discuss Ukraine and Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 12 August 2014

    Statement following today's (Tuesday 12 August) COBR meeting and the Prime Minister’s phone call with Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.

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

  • Statement on the MH17 disaster investigation and PM calls to other leaders

    A Downing Street spokesperson made a statement on the flight MH17 investigation and the Prime Minister's calls with PM Abbott and PM Rutte.

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

  • British Business Network

    The British Business Network (BBN) was launched by UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Livingston during his visit to Australia in July 2014.

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

  • UK’s Trade and Investment Minister to visit New Zealand and Australia

    Minister of State for Trade & Investment, Lord Ian Livingston, to visit New Zealand & Australia this week ahead of G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Sydney.

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

  • Smiggle opens seven UK stores – 11 more planned this year

    UK Trade & Investment has worked closely with Australian retailer Smiggle to support it in bringing its popular stationery brand to the UK.

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

  • Baroness Warsi speech honouring Overseas Heroes from the First World War

    Baroness Warsi speech at unveiling of plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One.

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

  • Britain honours Overseas Heroes from the First World War

    Baroness Warsi unveils plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One.

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

  • UK launches global search for next group of talented entrepreneurs

    The second round of UKTI's Sirius Programme is open, inviting talented graduates with world-class start-up ideas to make the UK their home.

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

  • PSVI Dialogue: UK Contribution

    Speech delivered by HE Paul Madden at the Australian Dialogue on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

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

  • Magna Carta Lecture delivered by The Hon Julie Bishop

    “A new paradigm in development assistance – harnessing the private sector”

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