The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

Catch up on the latest events in Australian foreign affairs with our weekly digest

20 Mar 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: The Department of Defence confirms Iranian strikes have struck the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Anthony
13 Mar 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia announced defensive military assistance to Gulf countries amid escalating Iranian attacks, the government
06 Mar 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: The Minister for Foreign Affairs issues a joint statement with the Prime Minister and
27 Feb 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia advances AUKUS cooperation through submarine and defence industry developments with the United Kingdom,
20 Feb 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia conducts a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, the
13 Feb 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia and Indonesia signed a new security treaty in Jakarta, the Government announced multiple
06 Feb 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia condemns the Taliban for suspending Embassy operations, sanctions announced in response to Iran
28 Nov 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia to lead COP31 negotiations in partnership with Türkiye and the Pacific; Government lists
14 Nov 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs, the Government advanced a series of strategic and values-driven priorities across defence capability, regional
07 Nov 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Government establishes Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator marking key AUKUS milestone; Australian battery
30 Jan 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: The first of four MC-55A Peregrines arrived, Mr Greg Moriarty was recommended as Australia's
23 Jan 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Parliament passes Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism legislation; Prime Minister delivers condolence motion for