International relations

Universal Periodic Review of Morocco, Statement by Australia, 8 November 2022

Universal Periodic Review of Tunisia, Statement by Australia, 8 November 2022

Universal Periodic Review of Ecuador, Statement by Australia, 7 November 2022

Universal Periodic Review of Bahrain, Statement by Australia, 7 November 2022

The 41st 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.

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Tim Watts MP will travel to Vienna to reaffirm Australia’s long-standing support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and deepen bilateral ties with Austria.

Australia and the Republic of Serbia have signed a new social security agreement that will improve access to retirement benefits for eligible people who have moved between the two countries.

Australia’s climate finance supports countries in our region adapt to the increasing impacts of climate change and to reduce their emissions by investing in renewables and clean technologies to meet their net-zero transition goals.

Mr Justin Hayhurst has been appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Japan.

Ms Bronte Moules, a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has been appointed as Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for Human Rights.