Addressing non-tariff trade barriers
Where and how Australia provides emergency assistance.
Supporting organisations in developing countries by matching them with skilled Australians.
Australia is a successful global leader and innovator in sport.
Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
This is the 52nd edition of Australia in Brief, revised and updated in February 2021
To help Australians avoid difficulties overseas, we maintain travel advisories for more than 170 destinations.
Prove your COVID-19 vaccinations when you travel overseas.
The Australian Passport Office and its agents are committed to providing a secure, efficient and responsive passport service for Australia.
Two new Australian diplomatic missions — the Australian Embassy in Palau and the Australian High Commission in Cook Islands.
Ms Heidi Venamore is appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Mr Jeremy Bruer is appointed as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
Ms Sarah de Zoeten is appointed as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Vanuatu.
Mr Arthur Spyrou is appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece - also accredited to Bulgaria and Romania.
Minister Payne announces the appointment of Dr Lachlan Strahan as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Mr Pablo Kang is appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Cambodia.
Minister Payne and Minister Reynolds are hosting the fourth Australia-Republic of Korea Foreign and Defence Ministers meeting in Sydney.