International relations

Australia has joined the G7 in implementing price caps on Russian-origin refined petroleum products.

As we welcome home Australia’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) from Türkiye, we acknowledge their extraordinary efforts in responding to the devastating earthquakes.

Today marks one year since Russia launched its illegal and immoral full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Responds to all 14 recommendations from the Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong announced the launch of the inaugural Maitri Cultural Partnerships grants round to support greater exchange and collaboration between Australian and Indian creative industries.

Australia commends the Zambian Human Rights Commission’s achievement of full compliance with the UN Paris Principles and welcomes the formal abolition of the death penalty.

Australia welcomes the Czech Republic’s strong commitment to respect, promote and fulfil human rights obligations.

Australia commends Switzerland for its longstanding efforts to protect and promote human rights, including through its constitution, domestic legislation and diplomacy.

Australia acknowledges Sri Lanka’s commitments towards advancing human rights, reconciliation and transitional justice since its last UPR appearance.

Australia commends the Republic of Korea for its progress towards human rights promotion and protection since its last Universal Periodic Review in November 2017.