Wong Confirms 7 Australians Impacted by Venezuela Earthquakes
Updated
Updated · Sydney Morning Herald · Jun 30
Wong Confirms 7 Australians Impacted by Venezuela Earthquakes
3 articles · Updated · Sydney Morning Herald · Jun 30
Summary
Seven Australians have been affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday.
Wong’s confirmation marked Australia’s first public accounting of citizens caught up in the disaster, though no further details on their condition or location were given.
The update came as Australian officials also warned travelers to expect waits of up to six hours entering Europe during the peak holiday season.
The Venezuela disclosure was part of a broader national news briefing led by Wong and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government on Tuesday.