The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

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

22 May 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia announced several milestones for the progression of Australia’s defence capabilities under AUKUS, a
15 May 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: the 2026–27 Budget delivers record defence investment and deepens Indo-Pacific partnerships; Australia signs a
11 May 2026
This week in Australian Foreign Affairs: Australia announced several Joint Statements and Declaration made with Japan on defence, cyber-security, critical
01 May 2026
This week in Australian Foreign Affairs: Australia expands eligibility for the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal, the Foreign Minister announces a visit
24 Apr 2026
This week in Australian Foreign Affairs: Australia and Singapore conclude trade negotiations, the Maldives takes delivery of an Australian Guardian-class Patrol
17 Apr 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia expands AUKUS submarine supply chain cooperation and domestic defence manufacturing; Australia and Singapore
10 Apr 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: The Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Defence travel to Japan; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travels to Singapore; in a
02 Apr 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Germany and Australia announce multiple defence arrangements; Minister Penny Wong appoints several new Consuls-General;
27 Mar 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia and the European Union conclude negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement and
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