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 and one entity for targeted financial sanctions by legislative instrument (Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2026.

Australia's contribution to the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council.

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.

Australia commends the work of the IMO to safeguard the safety of stranded civilian seafarers and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

The Climate Finance report outlines Australia’s international action on climate change, including the delivery of $3.9 billion in climate finance from 2020 to 2025.

Australia commends the work of the International Maritime Organization, in concert with broader diplomatic initiatives, to help safeguard the safety of stranded civilian seafarers, and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

We, the Member States of the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative (NPDI) renew and consolidate our commitment to building positive momentum towards the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the full implementation of this Treaty.

On 30 March the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the United States Department of State, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, DTEX and Mandiant, convened a symposium entitled Protecting Industry from North Korean Threats in Sydney.

Australia commends the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council for their leadership of this paper.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, has announced the appointments of three experienced career officials to lead Australia’s diplomatic posts in Ho Chi Minh, Kolkata and Guangzhou.