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We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas. DFAT acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to all First Nations people

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07/09/2026
05/09/2026

This Father’s Day, Australian diplomats share advice from their dads and father figures that continue to shape their lives and careers.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at DFAT.

Australia in Brunei Darussalam | Australian High Commission, Cyprus | Australian High Commission, Sri Lanka | Australian High Commission, Nigeria | Australia in Tonga

This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸Australian officials joined community vigils and signed condolence books to express sympathy follow...
04/09/2026

This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸

Australian officials joined community vigils and signed condolence books to express sympathy following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, China.

Australia is also deploying specialist emergency response personnel and equipment to support rescue and humanitarian efforts on the ground.

Matt Thistlethwaite MP | Governor-General of Australia | Fire and Rescue NSW | Queensland Fire Department | Australian Embassy, Nepal | Australian Embassy, Thailand | Australian High Commission, Bangladesh | Embassy of NEPAL , Australia

Pacific partnerships are at the heart of Australia’s engagement.Together, we're building a stronger, more resilient regi...
04/09/2026

Pacific partnerships are at the heart of Australia’s engagement.

Together, we're building a stronger, more resilient region.

Australian High Commission, Cook Islands | Australian High Commission, Fiji L’Australie en Polynésie Française | Australian High Commission, Kiribati | Australian Embassy, Marshall Islands | L'Australie en Nouvelle-Calédonie et Wallis et Futuna | Australian High Commission, Niue | Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea | Australian Consulate-General, Lae | Australian High Commission, Samoa | Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands | Australia in Tonga | Australian High Commission Tuvalu. | Australian High Commission, Vanuatu

The Australian Government is deploying a team of specialist drone operators to contribute to Nepal’s search and rescue e...
02/09/2026

The Australian Government is deploying a team of specialist drone operators to contribute to Nepal’s search and rescue effort.

Australia is also boosting our humanitarian support package to help those most in need.

We continue to do everything we can to confirm the welfare of those who remain unaccounted for and support their families and loved ones.

More Australian humanitarian and disaster relief assistance has arrived in Nepal.We continue to do everything we can to ...
02/09/2026

More Australian humanitarian and disaster relief assistance has arrived in Nepal.

We continue to do everything we can to support Australians and their families affected by devastating floods on the Nepal-China border.

Defence Australia | Royal Australian Air Force | Australian Embassy, Nepal

02/09/2026

🎥 Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) supplies, equipment and personnel departed Australia for Nepal on 1 September 2026 on a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III.

DFAT's Crisis Response Team is providing consular assistance and helping to deliver humanitarian support in the affected...
01/09/2026

DFAT's Crisis Response Team is providing consular assistance and helping to deliver humanitarian support in the affected areas of Nepal, alongside local authorities and NGO partners.

Much needed humanitarian supplies are being delivered by the Australian Defence Force.

We continue to do everything we can to confirm the welfare of the unaccounted Australians and support their loved ones.

Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre:
+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
1300 555 135 in Australia

31/08/2026
Australian Rapid Response Team members are working alongside Nepal Red Cross Society volunteers to support families and ...
31/08/2026

Australian Rapid Response Team members are working alongside Nepal Red Cross Society volunteers to support families and communities impacted by devastating flash flooding.

The Australian Government is deploying additional humanitarian assistance, including essential supplies such as hygiene kits and solar lighting, supported by Defence Australia.

Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre:

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
1300 555 135 in Australia

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