Dr Derek Bopping has been announced as Australia’s next Ambassador for Cyber Affairs, Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology. Cyber, artificial intelligence and other critical technologies are reshaping every dimension of international relations. They are fundamental to Australia’s national security and economic resilience, the protection and realisation of human rights and freedoms, global prosperity, sustainable development and international stability.

Ms Rachel Moseley has been annnounced as Australia’s next Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation. At a time of heightened global risk, the Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation plays a key role in advancing Australia's security interests and efforts to reduce the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction.

Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a ministerial level Memorandum of Understanding on a Comprehensive Digital, Critical Technology and Telecommunications Partnership. The MoU establishes a framework for closer cooperation on telecommunications, digital connectivity, cyber security, online safety, digital government and emerging technologies, supporting Papua New Guinea’s digital transformation and strengthening Australia’s role as PNG’s trusted ICT partner. The independent PNG Telecommunications Blueprint is a roadmap to deliver a more connected and digitally enabled future for PNG, and has been received by the PNG and Australian Governments. 

Australia and Vanuatu convened the inaugural meeting of the Nakamal Committee on 15 October 2026, guiding implementation of the Nakamal Agreement and supporting ongoing dialogue between our governments.