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Ian Biggs

@ausambvie

Ambassador to ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ & ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ and Australian Permanent Representative to the IAEA, UNODC, CTBTO, UNOOSA & OSCE.

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Honouring the Anzac spirit at dawn in Vienna๐ŸŒ…Alongside New Zealand Embassy Vienna, we marked 110 years since ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ &๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soldiers joined the Allied landing at Gallipoli. They became known as #ANZACs. Today, we remember them, and all who have served Australia and New Zealand in times of peace & war.

Honouring the Anzac spirit at dawn in Vienna๐ŸŒ…Alongside <a href="/NZinVienna/">New Zealand Embassy Vienna</a>, we marked 110 years since ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ &amp;๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soldiers joined the Allied landing at Gallipoli. They became known as #ANZACs. Today, we remember them, and all who have served Australia and New Zealand in times of peace &amp; war.
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A great honour partnering w/ the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry & Invest Victoria for a ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ business event in Budapest. A wonderful opportunity to network, gain expert insights and highlight trade & investment opportunities in Australia.

A great honour partnering w/ the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry &amp; <a href="/InvestVictoria/">Invest Victoria</a> for a ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ business event in Budapest. A wonderful opportunity to network, gain expert insights and highlight trade &amp; investment opportunities in Australia.
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Professor Michael James, Director of the Australian Synchrotron on ANSTOโ€™s Clayton Campus, showed me some of the remarkable nuclear research undertaken there by thousands of scientists from around the world.

Professor Michael James, Director of the Australian Synchrotron on <a href="/ANSTO/">ANSTO</a>โ€™s Clayton Campus, showed me some of the remarkable nuclear research undertaken there by thousands of scientists from around the world.
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Delighted to have met Professor Gabriel Felbermayr, WIFO Director, to discuss ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น and ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ economic challenges, the need to diversify and the benefits of free trade agreements to strengthen prosperity and stability. Look forward to collaborating with WIFO on our shared interests.

Delighted to have met Professor Gabriel Felbermayr, <a href="/WIFOat/">WIFO</a> Director, to discuss ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น and ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ economic challenges, the need to diversify and the benefits of free trade agreements to strengthen prosperity and stability. Look forward to collaborating with WIFO on our shared interests.
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Honoured to be received by Governor-General HE the Hon Ms Sam Mostyn AC this week โ€“ a great opportunity to discuss Australiaโ€™s bilateral relationships with ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ and ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ, as well the important work we do with the Vienna-based international organisations.

Honoured to be received by Governor-General HE the Hon Ms Sam Mostyn AC this week โ€“ a great opportunity to discuss Australiaโ€™s bilateral relationships with ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ and ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ, as well the important work we do with the Vienna-based international organisations.
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Honouring ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ POWs in Carinthia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น โ€“ First Secretary Brittany Clarke joined ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บPOW descendants for the 80th anniversary of the Stalag 18A liberation in Wolfsberg ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น. The Embassy laid wreaths in Klagenfurt and Wolfsberg in tribute to Australians who served during WWII. #LestWeForget

Honouring ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ POWs in Carinthia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น โ€“ First Secretary Brittany Clarke joined ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บPOW descendants for the 80th anniversary of the Stalag 18A liberation in Wolfsberg ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น. The Embassy laid wreaths in Klagenfurt and Wolfsberg in tribute to Australians who served during WWII. #LestWeForget
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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ was honoured to participate in the 80th Liberation and Commemoration Ceremony at #Mauthausen. We remember the victims and survivors, and reaffirm our resolve to stand against #antisemitism, #racism and all forms of hatred. #NiemalsVergessen #LestWeForget

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ was honoured to participate in the 80th Liberation and Commemoration Ceremony at #Mauthausen. We remember the victims and survivors, and reaffirm our resolve to stand against #antisemitism, #racism and all forms of hatred. 
#NiemalsVergessen #LestWeForget
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Australia and the Netherlands have won our historic case against Russia for the downing of Flight MH17. We remain unwavering in our commitment to the pursuit of truth, justice and accountability for the victims and their loved ones.

Australia and the Netherlands have won our historic case against Russia for the downing of Flight MH17. We remain unwavering in our commitment to the pursuit of truth, justice and accountability for the victims and their loved ones.
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The International Civil Aviation Organization Council has found Russia responsible under international law for the downing of MH17. Australia and the Netherlands welcome the decision - a significant step in delivering truth, justice and accountability to victims and families.

The International Civil Aviation Organization Council has found Russia responsible under international law for the downing of MH17.

Australia and the Netherlands welcome the decision - a significant step in delivering truth, justice and accountability to victims and families.
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Cyber scam operations are having a significant impact on national & global security. To find out more join CCPCJ (hybrid) side event โ€˜Raising Awareness of the Global Impact of Fraudโ€™ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Global Initiative More info: tinyurl.com/bdzmfkxr ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ21 May 2025 | ๐Ÿ•™10:00 am (CEST)

Cyber scam operations are having a significant impact on national &amp; global security. To find out more join <a href="/CCPCJ/">CCPCJ</a> (hybrid) side event โ€˜Raising Awareness of the Global Impact of Fraudโ€™ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง <a href="/GI_TOC/">Global Initiative</a>
More info: tinyurl.com/bdzmfkxr
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ21 May 2025 | ๐Ÿ•™10:00 am (CEST)
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Visiting Rheinmetallโ€˜s Military Vehicles Centre of Excellence at Redbank in Queensland yesterday โ€“ a vital defence partner for Australia.

Visiting <a href="/RheinmetallAG/">Rheinmetall</a>โ€˜s Military Vehicles Centre of Excellence at Redbank in Queensland yesterday โ€“ a vital defence partner for Australia.
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Great to visit the site of Atlassian's new Sydney HQ, soon to be the worldโ€™s tallest hybrid timber tower featuring engineered spruce from ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น firm #WIEHAG! A landmark ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น collaboration โ€“ combining innovation, sustainability, & world-class engineering.

Great to visit the site of <a href="/Atlassian/">Atlassian</a>'s new Sydney HQ, soon to be the worldโ€™s tallest hybrid timber tower featuring engineered spruce from ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น firm #WIEHAG! A landmark ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น collaboration โ€“ combining innovation, sustainability, &amp; world-class engineering.
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๐ŸŒˆToday, on #IDAHOBIT 2025 ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ stands united with #LGBTQIA+ people โ€“ our communities have power when we stand together to celebrate all people & identities. Learn more about ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บโ€™s work to advance human rights to ensure freedom, equality and justice for all: dfat.gov.au/international-โ€ฆ

๐ŸŒˆToday, on #IDAHOBIT 2025 ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ stands united with #LGBTQIA+ people โ€“ our communities have power when we stand together to celebrate all people &amp; identities.
Learn more about ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บโ€™s work to advance human rights to ensure freedom, equality and justice for all: dfat.gov.au/international-โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ proudly joins #DiplomatsForEquality in marking #IDAHOBIT, standing with the global #LGBTQIA+ community. This yearโ€™s theme, โ€œThe Power of Communities,โ€ celebrates resilience, diversity & the fight for equality. ๐ŸŒˆ Read our joint statement here: austria.embassy.gov.au/vien/home.html

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ proudly joins #DiplomatsForEquality in marking #IDAHOBIT, standing with the global #LGBTQIA+ community. This yearโ€™s theme, โ€œThe Power of Communities,โ€ celebrates resilience, diversity &amp; the fight for equality. ๐ŸŒˆ 
Read our joint statement here: austria.embassy.gov.au/vien/home.html
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Donโ€™t miss tomorrowโ€™s CCPCJ side event with Global Initiative โ€“ Raising Awareness of the Global Impact of Fraud. You can join at: tinyurl.com/22ntde7y

Donโ€™t miss tomorrowโ€™s <a href="/CCPCJ/">CCPCJ</a> side event with <a href="/GI_TOC/">Global Initiative</a> โ€“ Raising Awareness of the Global Impact of Fraud. You can join at: tinyurl.com/22ntde7y
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Online scam centres destroy lives and erode economies. Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ is pleased to partner with Global Initiative, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ, ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ, ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง to discuss what we can do together to combat this insidious form of fraud.

Online scam centres destroy lives and erode economies. Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ is pleased to partner with <a href="/GI_TOC/">Global Initiative</a>, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ, ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ, ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง to discuss what we can do together to combat this insidious form of fraud.
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Transnational organised crime impacts all corners of the ๐ŸŒ, including the Pacific. ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ was pleased to support the UN Office on Drugs & Crime Pacific Islands Transnational Organised Crime Threat Assessment [unodc.org/roseap/uploadsโ€ฆ] at last weekโ€™s CCPCJ and to hear Pacific voices. #CCPCJ25

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Reconciliation is an ongoing journey in ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ. #NationalReconciliationWeek focuses on strengthening relationships between Indigenous & non-Indigenous people & calls on all Australians to step forward together. Read @DFAT's reconciliation plan here: dfat.gov.au/publications/aโ€ฆ #NRW2025

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey in ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ.
#NationalReconciliationWeek focuses on strengthening relationships between Indigenous &amp; non-Indigenous people &amp; calls on all Australians to step forward together.
Read @DFAT's reconciliation plan here: dfat.gov.au/publications/aโ€ฆ
#NRW2025
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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บโ€˜s Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality presented at UN Office on Drugs & Crimeโ€™s Beijing+30: Women, Justice, and Security in a Changing World today. As a co-chair of the UNOV/UNODC Group of Friends for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in 2024, ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ proudly continues its strong support for gender equality.

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A pleasure to host a business event for ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ companies in ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ in Ljubljana this week. Thanks to all presenters & Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije Ministrstvo za finance Slovenia in Australia SloAusCham for making it a great success. An exceptional platform for exchanges on future ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trade & investment opportunities!

A pleasure to host a business event for ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ companies in ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ in Ljubljana this week. Thanks to all presenters &amp; <a href="/GZSnovice/">Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije</a> <a href="/mfinance_gov_si/">Ministrstvo za finance</a> <a href="/SLOinAUS/">Slovenia in Australia</a> <a href="/SloAusCham/">SloAusCham</a> for making it a great success. An exceptional platform for exchanges on future ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trade &amp; investment opportunities!