International relations

The Australian Government is placing new sanctions on Moscow’s propagandists and purveyors of disinformation, who are trying to legitimatise Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified invasion with false narratives such as the “de-Nazification” of Ukraine.

Australian statements on gender equality.

Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report: Strengthening the Trade Agreement and Treaty-Making Process in Australia. Five recommendations. 

On 21 September 2021, the Australia-Austria Strategic Cooperation Arrangement was signed by Prime Minister Morrison and Chancellor Kurz. The principal goal of the Arrangement is to broaden and deepen the bilateral relationship in areas of mutual interest.

The Australian Government is deeply concerned at Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, which is a gross violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. We will continue to coordinate closely with our partners – including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, NATO and the EU – to impose a high cost on Russia.

During a visit to Vientiane to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Laos, Australia's Foreign Minister announced new initiatives to deepen our cooperation to support a secure, prosperous and resilient region.

Australia implements new sanctions listing criteria for Russia and new sanctions measures for the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.

Australia joins our partners in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Foreign Ministers of Australia and the Republic of Indonesia co-chaired a Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Steering Group of the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime.

Australia is taking immediate action to sanction Russian individuals, organisations and banks as part of the international effort to impose a sharp cost on Russia for its unprovoked and unacceptable aggression against Ukraine.