International relations

The attached Statement of Expectations outlines how I expect ASNO to contribute to the Government's regulatory reform agenda, display and progress the principles of regulator best practice and demonstrate innovation and regulatory change. 

Statements by Australia at the 51st session of the Universal Periodic Review

In accordance with item 4 of regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has designated, for targeted financial sanctions and/or declared for travel bans, by legislative instrument.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra and the Australian Government stand with the people of Afghanistan.

Australia is deeply concerned by ballistic missile launches carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), most recently on 27 January 2026, as well as on 4 January 2026, 7 November 2025 and 22 October 2025.

Australia welcomes the Independent Expert’s report on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of the human right to education, and its substantive recommendations, from which we can all learn.

We welcome the focus of the Special Rapporteur’s report on children with disabilities and their caregivers, as well as the importance of inclusive and human-rights based care and support systems. 

Australia continues to support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and welcomes the Interim report.

Australia welcomes the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women’s report on the 88th to 90th sessions.

I address you today as Australia’s Youth Delegate to the United Nations.