International relations

The Quad is a key pillar of Australia’s international agenda, bringing together four like-minded democracies committed to respecting and upholding international rules and obligations through positive, practical engagement to protect and support the sovereignty, prosperity and security of the region.

Australia will seek re-election to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Council for the 2022-23 biennium to secure its voice at the world’s premier maritime forum.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr Roger Noble AO DSC CSC as Australia’s next Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of Mr John Donnelly as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Nigeria. Mr Donnelly will also be accredited to Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Niger and the Gambia.

Minister Payne announces the appointment of the Hon Nicholas Greiner AC as Australia’s next Consul-General in New York.

Later today, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne will join her counterparts, the US Secretary of State, the Foreign Minister of Japan and the External Affairs Minister of India, for the third Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Australia is standing with more than 55 international partners against the practice of arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations.

Advancing human rights – at home and abroad – is one of the most important measures of success of our societies.