A Dutton government would only recognise Palestine as a state if it was backed by Israel and there were security guarantees for both nations, as the Coalition’s new foreign affairs spokesman accuses Penny Wong of focusing more on inner city votes that Australia’s national interest.

Penny Wong and Donald Trump hardly sound like a match made in political heaven. Yet, there was Australia’s foreign minister, in prime position.

Speaking in Washington, where she will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, the foreign minister said Beijing would top the agenda in talks with the new administration.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with other members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Washington, including US Security of State Marco Rubio.

It was Donald Trump rather than Joe Biden who issued a statement confirming the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.

Fresh from attending Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Foreign Minister Penny Wong will hold meetings with US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The Albanese government is spruiking Australia’s economic offerings to the US amid uncertainty among Washington’s closest allies.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sat down with Donald Trump’s new security advisor and Marco Rubio, the first cabinet member to be sworn in. Elon Musk says “future of civilization” could hang on German election in surprise address at AfD launch.

US president-elect Donald Trump has an “opportunity” to stabilise the Middle East amid a fragile truce in Gaza, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned both Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt to not inflame community tensions following the announcement of a phased ceasefire deal in Gaza.