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Looking for something to do in the UK this November?
Each month we put together a lineup of great Australian music, sport, art, theatre and more.
There is plenty more to see – share your recommendations for Australian activities this October in the comments.
What should COP31 deliver? 🌏
Australian High Commissioner Jay Weatherill joined Türkiye’s Ambassador Ertaş in appearing before the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee to discuss Australia and Türkiye’s ambitions for COP31, as well as Australia and Türkiye’s (1/4)
From accelerating the clean energy transition to improving climate finance and elevating Pacific priorities, High Commissioner Weatherill set out Australia’s focus on turning climate ambition into practical outcomes.
leadership with Türkiye as COP31 host and Australia as President of Negotiations.
High Commissioner Weatherill said:
“Australia is interested in COP31 having a focus on practical delivery, partnership and inclusion, particularly for the Pacific region.” (2/4)
Kate and Natasha shared valuable insights on the shift from responding to harm after it occurs to proactively creating safer, more respectful and inclusive workplaces.
In Australia, the groundbreaking Respect@Work National Inquiry report led to significant reforms to workplace obligations, including the introduction of a positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment and other related behaviours.
In June 2018, Australia’s former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins AO, launched a National Inquiry into the systemic nature of workplace harassment. Natasha de Silva, Principal of Intersection, led the inquiry.
A message of support for @helenhainesindi from the Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Jay Weatherill. Helen, you are in our thoughts at this difficult time ❤️
This morning at Australia House, we participated in a peaceful vigil for Dr Helen Haines MP, organised by members of her electorate of Indi in London.
A book of support is also available for members of the public to sign at Australia House today, Friday 23 October.
We are shocked and saddened by the attack on Australian MP Dr Helen Haines in her electorate of Wangaratta this week.
We have opened a book at Australia House for members of the public who would like to share a message of well wishes to Dr Haines during her recovery.
The book will be open for signing between 10am – 3pm on Friday 23 October at Australia House, Strand, London WC2B 4LA. Members of the public are advised to bring photo ID and expect security screening.
The Australian High Commission passports team will be in Edinburgh from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 November.
If you need to apply for an Australian passport and would like an appointment, please visit our website or call 020 7887 5816 Monday-Friday 10am-12pm.
Australia's agriculture sector is recognised globally for its productivity, innovation and strong biosecurity system.
As both Australia and the UK look to strengthen food security and support sustainable agricultural growth, there is much we can learn from one another.
