International relations

Australia has imposed further sanctions on Russia, prohibiting the export of machinery and related parts to Russia and temporarily controlled areas of Ukraine. This measure was announced by Prime Minister Albanese and Foreign Minister Wong in May 2023.

The Australian Government is developing a new international disability equity and rights strategy (the Strategy) to ensure it remains a strong and consistent leader in advancing equity and rights for persons with disabilities globally.

The Australian Government will provide an initial $800,000 to support the Government of Vanuatu’s immediate response to Tropical Cyclone Lola, and is liaising closely with the Government of Solomon Islands on its needs following the cyclone.

These fact sheets provide an overview of the key ways we are working together, guided by the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent endorsed by Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in July 2022.

In accordance with item 1, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument

In accordance with item 4, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together 'listed'), by legislative instrument

In accordance with item 7, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument

Australia has reimposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 19 Iranian individuals and 57 entities for their role in Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.

The Australian Government will provide $500,000 to the United Nation’s refugee agency, UNHCR alleviate the suffering of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians who fled the region following Azerbaijan’s recent military escalation.