Why Australia?

As a member of the UN Security Council, Australia will:

Infographic showing four priorities for the United Nations Security Council: uphold international law and state sovereignty; prevent conflict and protect civilians through diplomacy and cooperation; amplify the voices of small and mid-sized states; and strengthen a more effective and representative United Nations.

Australia’s actions on the UN Security Council will be guided by

international law
multilateralism
sovereignty
sustainable development
human rights and inclusion
transparency.

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