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Treasurer Jim Chalmers will brief the U.S. and Australia’s other allies and trading partners on its plans as finance officials from some of the world’s most powerful nations meet in Washington, Australia’s government said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

The Post Office's new chairman Nigel Railton will brief staff on Wednesday on the outcome of a review launched earlier this year.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2024

The White House attributes Mr. Kirby’s larger role to the flurry of international news and says he will brief less often once the Middle East crisis ebbs.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

It was held under the so-called “Arria formula,” which allows any member to call an informal meeting and to decide on who will brief it.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023

I will brief you all in the next day or so as to what has happened.

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