Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
Australia continues to call for accountability for human rights violations and abuses committed throughout Myanmar, including justice for the Rohingya and other affected communities.
Australian Statement in the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of the human rights in Myanmar, including of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities and on the implementation of recommendations by the independent international fact-finding mission
‘Dignitary address’ to the 45th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women, Senator the Hon. Marise Payne.
Australia and Germany have signed a new agreement to promote two-way trade and investment in hydrogen produced from renewable energy, supporting opportunities for new jobs and lower national carbon emissions.
Australia will expand our COVID-19 regional development pivot with additional support for Southeast Asia’s health security, stability and economic recovery.
Afghan Army deserter Hekmatullah, who murdered three off-duty Australian soldiers in 2012 in a cold-blooded crime of betrayal, is being transferred to a detention facility in Qatar by the Government of Afghanistan.