International relations

In accordance with section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 (COTUNA), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has listed three persons by legislative instrument (Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2026. 

 Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, and the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, the Hon Matthew Wale CBE, issued a joint statement committing to elevate the bilateral relationship on the basis of mutual trust, respect and open dialogue. Leaders agreed to commence negotiations towards a comprehensive treaty to capture the two countries’ joint ambition for the relationship.

In accordance with regulation 6A(4) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has designated the following individuals for targeted financial sanctions and declared them for travel bans (together 'listed').

The Australian Government is disappointed that the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) did not reach a consensus outcome.

Australia, Canada and New Zealand resolutely condemn Russia's unprovoked, unjustified and ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The Governments of Australia and Japan are committed to elevating and facilitating our cooperation across the full array of cyber security issues through the Australia-Japan Strategic Cyber Partnership.

Statements by Australia at the 52nd session of the Universal Periodic Review

Australia’s climate finance supports countries in our region adapt to the increasing impacts of climate change and to reduce their emissions by investing in renewables and clean technologies to meet their net-zero transition goals.

In accordance with item 4 of regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has designated, for targeted financial sanctions and/or declared for travel bans (together 'listed'), by legislative instrument.