International relations

This Guidance note provides advice on embedding First Nations Australian perspectives into Australia's international development programming, underpinned by the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP). 

DFAT intends to approach the market via Open Tender on AusTender in late June 2025 for a design team to undertake a design of the University of the South Pacific – Australia Partnership (2026-32). 

Australia and China held bilateral Senior Officials’ Talks in Canberra on 13 June.

Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

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

The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has released 10 new guidance and advisory notes to assist the regulated community understand their sanctions obligations.

This guidance note sets out how Australian sanctions laws apply to Australian citizens, and foreign residents living in Australia, considering employment with designated persons or entities. 

Targeted financial sanctions have been implemented by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and / or the Australian Government against holders of political office including current and former ministers from a range of countries.

Within the financial sector, there are instant payments systems known as remittance services that allow users to send and receive funds almost immediately. These systems operate at high speeds and volumes, posing questions about sanctions compliance measures.

Australian touring companies and sports professionals are subject to increased risk of sanctions contravention generally when participating in activities in countries subject to Australian sanctions. It is essential for these entities and individuals to be fully aware of their sanctions obligations when organising or engaging in activities in jurisdictions where such sanctions exist.