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Joint statement on arrests in Hong Kong

We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, underscore our serious concern at the mass arrests of 55 politicians and activists in Hong Kong for subversion under the National Security Law. 

Hong Kong statement

The Australian Government is concerned by reports that more than 50 pro-democracy lawmakers and other pro-democracy figures have been arrested in Hong Kong overnight under the National Security Law.

Hong Kong students extend virtual hand of friendship to Down Under

Hong Kong students' far-reaching imagination in the “My Australian Christmas Card Competition 2020” shows the connection between communities in Hong Kong and Australia despite our being physically separated.

Consul-General in Hong Kong

Today I announce the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Ward as Australia’s next Consul-General in Hong Kong.

Statement on Hong Kong

We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom , and the United States Secretary of State, are gravely concerned by the Hong Kong government’s unjust disqualification of candidates and disproportionate postponement of Legislative Council elections.

Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong

The National Security Law erodes the democratic principles that have underpinned Hong Kong’s society and the One Country, Two Systems framework. It constitutes a fundamental change of circumstances in respect to our Extradition Agreement with Hong Kong. As a result, we have today taken steps to suspend our Extradition Agreement.

Media Statement on Hong Kong

Australia will introduce new measures for students, temporary graduates and skilled workers from Hong Kong who want to live, work and study in Australia.

Business Envoy

Business Envoy is a bi-monthly online publication which shares market insights from Australia’s global diplomatic network. The publication draws on reporting and advice from Australian embassies and high commissions in key trade and investment markets as well as analysis on international issues from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra.