International Relations

Provides information on Australia's international relations. Links to information on global security, global themes such as climate change and human rights, and international and regional organisations.

Travel advisory and consular assistance service. Provides travel advice for countries and events, guidance about travel insurance and staying safe and healthy, and getting help overseas.

Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AM, as the Ambassador for Women and Girls, provides advocacy to promote gender equality and the social, political and economic empowerment of women and girls, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.

Home page for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Australia which is a key regional forum which promotes economic growth and prosperity in the region and strengthens the Asia-Pacific community. This page provides background information, Key declarations and statements by Leaders and Ministers, Statistics and Links to Australian involvement in APEC.

The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (known as ANZCERTA or the CER Agreement) covers substantially all trans-Tasman trade in goods, including agricultural products and services.

Australia's relations with the United Nations, including Australia's work on the United Nations Security Council and the Australian Permanent Mission to the UN.

Index page with a fully searchable, hypertext-linked resource that includes treaty texts (Australian Treaty Series), indexes, status lists, and explanatory material.

Responsible for the Australian Government's international relations, trade and development assistance programs and embassies, high commissions and consulates throughout the world.

A list of foreign embassies, high commissions, consulates and international organisation offices in Australia. The lists give addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and hours of business of each mission.

These agreements are bilateral treaties which close gaps in social security coverage for people who migrate between countries.

To comply with foreign requirements, Australian documents sometimes need additional government legalisation before they can be used overseas. Provides legalisation services to help Australian documents meet the requirements of foreign governments.

Through the Columbo Plan, the Australia Awards, global education, and linkages through sport and Australian Volunteers for International Development, people in Australia and overseas are making connections and furthering international understanding.