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California Governor Gavin Newsom and Ambassador Kevin Rudd witness the signing of a landmark MoU between Australia and the state of California

New climate partnership between Australia and California

Australia and California have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate our shared efforts to deliver climate action and support clean energy transition.

Image of Yunupingu by Peter Eve, Yothu Yindi Foundation

Statement on the death of Yunupingu by the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC

Our nation mourns the loss of one of our greatest ever Australians. Yunupingu dedicated his life to preserving Australia’s Indigenous cultures and the advancement of lasting and genuine reconciliation between the peoples of Australia.