International relations

Following a referral from the Australian Sanctions Office, the Australian Federal Police  has charged a western Sydney man for allegedly sending funds to designated entities in contravention of Australian sanctions laws.

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their strong concern about the detention and conviction of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is undertaking public consultation on proposed amendments to the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth). Submissions close on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

In the 80th year of the founding of the United Nations, Australia and New Zealand have collaborated to publish the United Nations Handbook 2025-26.

Statement following the meeting of the G7+ Special Representatives for Afghanistan on 29-30 September 2025

The 2025–26 edition of the UN Handbook is a collaboration between the Australian and New Zealand governments.

Viet Nam and Australia held the 20th Australia–Viet Nam Human Rights Dialogue on 12 August 2025 in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The Dialogue is an important part of Viet Nam and Australia’s bilateral architecture and involved broad representation from both sides, including the Australian Human Rights Commission.
 

On 18 September 2025 the Foreign Minister announced Australia had lowered the Oil Price Cap (OPC) applicable to Russian-origin crude oil from USD60 to USD47.60 per barrel.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has by legislative instrument designated 95 vessels as sanctioned vessels for Russia (‘listed’) in accordance with regulation 8 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations).

DFAT intends to approach the market for a managing contractor to implement Pacific Women Lead Enabling Services (PWLES), the technical and operational support, and monitoring, evaluation and learning component of Pacific Women Lead (PWL).