At least two senators are concerned over the appointment of the former defence chief to an ambassadorial post.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, more than a year since conflict in the region reached a tipping point.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to . Picture: NewsWire/ Valeriu Campan She cautioned politicians against ‘absolutism’. Picture: NewsWire/ Martin Ollman She ...

The Nationals Senate Leader slammed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong, saying they have both shown their “absolute disregard” for Israel.

Asked on Wednesday if her view of the incoming US president has changed, Senator Wong dodged the query, saying her attendance was about the Australia-US relationship. Foreign Minister Penny Wong ...

Penny Wong has dodged a question about harsh remarks she made about Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration next week. Senator Wong said the US president-elect “was prepared to trash alliances ...