Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined Australia’s campaign for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029 and 2030.
Speaking during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Albanese said Australia wanted to contribute to international security and work with countries across regions.
“We understand that the UN mission cannot be entrusted solely to the great powers or the biggest countries or even the loudest voices alone,” Albanese said.
He said the work of the United Nations could not be handed over to major companies or dictated by the pace of technological change.
Albanese said Australia wanted to respond to global challenges by partnering with other countries and contributing to the UN’s work.
“Should our Security Council bid prove successful, our purpose and approach will be consistent with how we have always conducted ourselves at the UN,” he said.
He said Australia would listen with respect, work as an equal partner and focus on protecting what matters most.
Australia formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent Security Council seat covering the 2029–30 term earlier this week. The government says the campaign is focused on international cooperation, preventing conflict, ocean and climate security, and peaceful and inclusive digital futures.
The Security Council is the UN body with primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Non-permanent members serve two-year terms.
Australia’s campaign comes as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the General Assembly, with the general debate running from 22 to 26 September and continuing on 28 September.
Australia By Aussie previously reported on Albanese’s UN engagement and Australia’s digital safety push.
Albanese backs digital safety push at UN — our earlier report on the prime minister’s UN comments.
Guterres warns superpowers face limits at UN — previous coverage of the UN and the role of major powers.
Source: Australian Prime Minister
