Ingrid Southworth

@i_southworth

British Deputy High Commissioner to Australia since 2017. Formerly at UK Home Office. Interests: national security, getting to know Australia, travel, family.

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Joined July 2010
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    Dec 15

    It’s out: my podcast with ⁦⁩ of the ⁦⁩. On trust, privacy, modern diplomacy, consular work, politics, climate and what I’ve learned from life Down Under.

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  2. Dec 12

    Thanks to our friends for their festive hospitality. I am told it’s not a proper pavlova unless it has kiwi 🥝 on it. Views?

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    Dec 4

    “[The UK & Australia] are in a period of unprecedented closeness – for over this volatile period, we have emerged as two of the strongest voices upholding the Rules Based International System, working alongside other international partners.”

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  4. Dec 3

    Looking forward to seeing in Canberra tonight all the way from the UK 🇬🇧 (via a few other places). Let’s all

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    Dec 2

    British High Commissioner will be delivering the Address this Wednesday on ‘Sharp Power, Soft Power, Girl Power: my Australian Diplomatic Journey’. Grab tickets here: or tune into from 12:30 AEST on Wednesday 5th Dec.

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    Nov 28

    The inaugural ANZ-UK Tech Rocketship Awards connect 🇦🇺 & 🇳🇿 fast-rising tech 💫 looking to expand into 🇬🇧. Well done & for setting up this great comp, generating 197 applicants.

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    Nov 26

    "Russia must not be allowed to further erode Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity" Foreign Secretary on Russian aggression in the Sea of Azov

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    Nov 25

    “I will take this deal back to the House of Commons confident we have achieved the best deal available and full of optimism about the future of our country.” – PM

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    Nov 22

    Very good meeting with our excellent officials in Trade Policy. We are continuing to analyse responses to our consultations on potential free trade agreements with the US, Australia, New Zealand and potential accession to CPTPP.

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  10. Nov 23

    Look what came in the post today. Well deserved DIT Permanent Secretary award for the brilliant Director for Investment for Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿 . If you want to invest in the UK look no further!

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  11. Nov 21

    Enjoyed welcoming three new British citizens today. Canberra’s rainy weather and a mandatory cup of tea made everyone feel at home!

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  12. Nov 19

    Enjoyed spending time today with and our brilliant Melbourne team. Important discussions hosted by and on closing the gender pay gap with in town from the UK Government Equality Office.

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  13. Nov 19

    Rich conversation (and data) on closing the gender pay gap led by and including sharing best practice between 🇦🇺 and 🇬🇧.

    applauds Melbourne audience for today’s for biggest turnout across all Australian capital cities for this year’s report & discussion! 300! Thanks & for co-sponsoring.
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    Nov 16

    We must identify those responsible for chemical weapons use in Syria. Will governments say ?

    #NoToChemicalWeapons
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  15. Nov 14

    I second all of that. Lots of good practice and ideas to draw on from my dynamic colleagues in this dynamic region. Thank you to for giving a great overview of her role and priorities as HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific.

    Great to be with Deputy Ambassadors from across Asia Pacific to discuss everything from modern diplomacy to diversity and inclusion. Looking forward to implementing best practice from the region in . Thank you and for hosting.
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    Nov 10

    Proud of and who worked for months to produce incredible ‘Night to Remember’ to commemorate . An emotional and ultimately uplifting night on themes of courage, sacrifice, hope. Thanks to sponsors, guests, performers, staff. 👏🇬🇧🇦🇺

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    Nov 6

    Today I’m welcoming to Canberra UK High Commissioners from Wellington, Suva, Honiara & Port Moresby, for discussions on how we join up in Oceania, ahead of 3 new posts opening next year. First in is , for curly-haired bonding with our DHC . 👍

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    Nov 6

    This Sunday marks 100 years since the signing of the Armistice to end WWI. It is a time to honour the service & sacrifice of all those who served & the generations of servicemen & women who continue to defend our values and freedoms

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  19. Nov 4

    Moving story beyond this map of Australia carved on a Wiltshire hillside.

    Volunteers restore chalk map into Wiltshire hillside
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    Oct 29

    This issue has been raised with me repeatedly in Australia. So, like , delighted to see e-gates available to 🇦🇺 visitors from 2019. A strengthening of people-to-people links ahead of a Free Trade Deal. And great news for 1 million Aussies who visit 🇬🇧 each year!

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