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Contributions to peacekeeping

Australia has provided more than 65,000 personnel to over 60 UN and other multilateral peace and security operations since 1947. We work closely with global and regional partners on strategic airlift and training and capacity building opportunities. We have partnered on guidelines for National Prevention Strategies because peace starts at home.

Photograph shows uniformed field personnel in blue vests surveying a rocky, arid landscape under clear skies. Group includes members using binoculars and gesturing toward distant terrain, with a blue flag marking their position.
Australia has contributed hundreds of military observers to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNSTO) since 1956 through Operation PALADIN, supporting ceasefire monitoring and regional stability. Australian Army Colonel Michael Scott served as Deputy Chief of Staff of UNTSO. Credit: Defence/COL Michael Scott.

In 2025, the Australian Federal Police launched the world’s first UN-accredited police peacekeeping program by creating an innovative and sustainable training model for the Pacific region and Timor Leste. Pacific Police Peacekeepers are contributing to the UN Mission in South Sudan.

Photograph shows uniformed police officers seated in a row during a formal event, with two foreground officers smiling and conversing.
A CHOGM Pacific Policing event attended by Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister in Sagafili village in Samoa on 26 October, 2024. Credit: Samuel Phelps / DFAT.
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