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http://uk.embassy.gov.au 14-01-2016 13:14:32
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We were starstruck at Australia House yesterday! From the sea to the sky, Australian trailblazers are inspiring the next generation of innovators to dream big.


🇦🇺 produces some of the finest expressionist painters in the world. For the first time since 2009, the celebrated Australian expressionist #PeterGodwin is presenting a collection of new works in the UK at Messums London 🇬🇧


Stephen Smith Stephen Smith was delighted to attend a preview of the exhibition this week to hear how the presence of Peter’s work at Messums London is indicative of a growing UK interest in Australian art.


Australia House became the ‘House of Oz’ last night as our iconic Australia House transformed into a fringe theatre to host 12 outstanding Aussie acts destined for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe 🇬🇧 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest performing arts ‘fringe’ festival.


Pleased to welcome Vietnam’s new Ambassador to the UK, HE Mr Do Minh Hung, to Australia House for the first time last week 🇦🇺🇻🇳. Vietnam is a key Indo-Pacific partner for Australia.



Stephen Smith Stephen Smith began his fifth visit to Scotland as High Commissioner today by meeting with First Minister The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP in Edinburgh.

As the HQ for Great British Energy, Scotland is at the heart of the UK's energy transition. Stephen Smith Stephen Smith was pleased to join Secretary of State for Scotland The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP at Macquarie Group in Edinburgh to discuss clean energy investment in Scotland.


In Edinburgh, Stephen Smith Stephen Smith met with National Museums Scotland and @Hunterian to discuss our important work at Australia House supporting AIATSIS and First Nations communities with the repatriation of cultural heritage and ancestors from Scottish institutions to Australia.


Many thanks to 🇬🇧 Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP for hosting a Commonwealth reception at Lancaster House last night. We discussed the deep significance to both 🇦🇺 and the 🇬🇧 of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting #CHOGM in Samoa.


Australia🇦🇺 is committed to ensuring the IMO can meet expanding global trade, environmental, and climate change & energy transition challenges. Stephen Smith Stephen Smith is pleased to continue working closely with Arsenio Dominguez Arsenio Dominguez. International Maritime Organization AMSA News


Great to hear about RMIT University’s work with UK partners to help address skills shortages, retain talent where it is needed, and bridge gaps between education and industry.


Warumungu Elders Cliff Plummer Jabarula and William (Bill) Ah Kit Jakamarra were guests of honour for breakfast at Stoke Lodge this morning following the return of 10 significant cultural heritage items to the Warumungu Community by London’s Horniman Museum and Gardens this week.


Stephen Smith Stephen Smith and Deputy HC Elisabeth Bowes PSM welcomed Bill and Cliff, along with British High Commissioner to Australia HE Vicki Treadell, and AIATSIS representatives.


It was a pleasure to host the United States Studies Centre for an #AUKUS Innovation Workshop at Australia House.


📢Important information for Australians travelling to the UK 👇 Stephen Smith