International relations

On 12 February 2019, Australia introduced an arms embargo in relation to South Sudan to implement its international obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2428 (2018) (UNSCR 2428).

The Australian Government has listed Soheyb Laraibi for counter-terrorism targeted financial sanctions.

Australia welcomes the announcement that the United States and the Taliban have signed an agreement on steps toward a political settlement in Afghanistan.

Advisory Board members for the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations announced.

Mr Jonathan Philp is appointed as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.

Ms Richelle Turner is appointed as Australia’s first resident Ambassador to Palau.

Mr Greg Wilcock is appointed as Australia’s new Consul-General in Mumbai.

The Australian Government has joined international partners to condemn malicious cyber activity by Russia targeting the state of Georgia in October.