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The government is pleased to announce that today Tonga joined Australia’s new Pacific Labour Scheme.

I will visit Tonga and Samoa from 11 to 14 March to further strengthen relationships with our Pacific neighbours and partners, and continue the Government’s commitment to stepping-up Australia’s engagement in the region.

Communities in Gumeracha will benefit from funding under Round 3 of the Federal Liberal Nationals Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund.

The Victor Harbor community will benefit from funding under Round 3 of the Federal Liberal National Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund.

South Australian producers will benefit from funding under Round 3 of the Federal Liberal Nationals Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund.

Australia and the European Union have confirmed support for the Pacific region's economic development aspirations and its priorities for sustainable infrastructure and development.

A major redevelopment of the Southern Fleurieu Community and Sporting Complex at Victor Harbor Oval is now complete, improving local sporting facilities for the South Australian region.

I will visit Palau from 19 February to 21 February to represent the Australian Government at the 19th Micronesia Presidents’ Summit.

I will travel to Papua New Guinea from 2 to 5 February to further strengthen our enduring Australia-PNG partnership.

I will visit Nauru from 30 January to 1 February to represent the Australian Government at Nauru’s Independence Day celebrations.