The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

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

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
16 Jan 2026
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Government establishes Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion following Bondi terrorist attack; Parliament
31 Oct 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister announce milestone investments to boost economic engagement with Southeast
24 Oct 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Government invests $19 million to help Australian businesses join US submarine supply chain; Foreign
17 Oct 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Minister Conroy travels to United States for AUKUS discussions and defence industry engagement; Australia
10 Oct 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister welcome Gaza peace plan agreement; Australia enhances defence partnerships
03 Oct 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia commemorates 20th anniversary of 2005 Bali bombings with memorial services and plans for