South and Southeast Asia (SSG)

The Australia–Philippines Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029 (DPP) translates into action the development priorities Australia shares with the Philippines. The DPP reflects the principles and priorities agreed in the Philippines-Australia Strategic Partnership and supports the priorities presented in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.

Australia remains committed to strengthening Philippine institutions and communities to withstand social, economic and climate-related shocks.

To boost inclusive and sustainable economic growth, Australia will increase our support for Philippine Government-led economic reforms, promote private sector growth, foster women’s economic empowerment, and continue to invest in human capital and skills development. 

Australia will continue to support stability in the Philippines as a foundation for development.

The Australian Government’s response to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee report, Opportunities for advancing Australia’s strategic interests through existing regional architecture, was tabled in Parliament on 3 October 2024.

The Southeast Asia Investment Deal Teams Project Development Support (PDS) Fund is an up to AUD 20.9m investment over 2.5 years, supporting implementation of Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.

This document responds to the recommendations from the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade report: Efficacy of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade due diligence framework.

Australia's security and prosperity are intimately linked with Southeast Asia. When taken together, Southeast Asia is expected to be the world's fourth largest economy by 2040.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade requests Activity Proposals for funding with eligible partners under the Mekong-Australia Partnership.