Category: Australian foreign policy

Australia is a major player in the international arena, and its foreign policy is an important part of its national identity. Australia’s foreign policy is based on the principles of promoting international peace and security, advancing economic prosperity, and protecting human rights.

Australia is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the G20, the World Trade Organization, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. It is also a signatory to a number of international treaties, including the Nuclear

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