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Former Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts, has been appointed as the Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs. Credit: JAMES ROSS/AAPIMAGE

Tim Watts, the Labor MP for Gellibrand, one of Australia’s most culturally diverse electorates, has been appointed by the Prime Minister as the Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs. In this podcast, Watts, a former Assistant Foreign Minister, spoke about his upcoming visit to India this month and how he envisions his new role in strengthening ties with partners across the Indian Ocean.

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Published 9 September 2025 12:13pm

Updated 9 September 2025 12:17pm

By Natasha Kaul

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Tim Watts, the Labor MP for Gellibrand, one of Australia’s most culturally diverse electorates, has been appointed by the Prime Minister as the Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs. In this podcast, Watts, a former Assistant Foreign Minister, spoke about his upcoming visit to India this month and how he envisions his new role in strengthening ties with partners across the Indian Ocean.

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