International relations

Australia commends Serbia for passing constitutional changes to its judicial system and amendments to anti-discrimination legislation since its last UPR appearance.

Australia encourages Liechtenstein to continue to improve the rights of women, LGBTI people and persons with disabilities.

Australia acknowledges Israel’s continued engagement on human rights issues in the Human Rights Council.

The 43rd session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a United Nations process that considers the human rights record of each UN Member State. It is a mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong today announced financial sanctions and an export ban, targeting sectors of economic and strategic significance to Russia.

The Australian Government has announced a ban on the export of machinery and related parts to Russia and areas of Ukraine temporarily under Russian control. DFAT invites public consultation on the proposed ban until 19 June 2023.

Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP will travel to Papua New Guinea this week to represent Australia at the United States-Pacific Island Dialogue, to be co-hosted by Papua New Guinea Prime Minister the Hon James Marape MP and US Secretary of State the Hon Antony J. Blinken.

At the invitation of Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Senator the Honorable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, undertook an official visit to the Philippines on 16-18 May 2023.

The Australian Government's approach in the Budget will make Australia more influential in the world, by investing in all elements of our statecraft including diplomatic power, trade and development.

The Australian Government is delivering a transformational package of support to the Pacific to respond to Pacific priorities and ensure our shared interests in a peaceful, prosperous and resilient region.