Australia for the United Nations Security Council 2029–30 | Campaign Film

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Australia presents itself as a unique Pacific nation that connects Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Antarctica while hosting the oldest continuous culture on Earth alongside over 300 different ancestries. These deep connections through family, trade, and sport foster a perspective that emphasizes humility and practical cooperation for global peace and prosperity. The country's engagement with the world is guided by core values of fairness, opportunity, equality, and respect, underpinning its belief that international security relies on rules rather than mere power or force. Australia asserts that true safety requires a system where every nation has the freedom to determine its own future, recognizing that progress and development are essential preconditions for lasting peace. In pursuit of these goals, Australia is seeking a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029–2030 term to better protect its people, planet, and the international rules that ensure collective safety. The nation highlights its unique position as a global voice for peace, noting that stability is built not just in New York but in local communities worldwide where individuals seek security and human rights. Australia points to specific actions demonstrating its character, such as partnering globally to protect aid workers so that the most vulnerable can be safeguarded, and signing a historic treaty-level commitment with Tuvalu to recognize its sovereignty despite rising sea levels. Furthermore, the country showcases its leadership in digital safety by implementing a world-leading ban on social media for minors and collaborating internationally to secure children online while building resilient societies for the future. Drawing on its history as the first president of the Security Council and over eight decades of advocating for stability, Australia pledges to contribute fully to the success of the United Nations organization. Its focus during this term will be centered on preventing conflict, protecting civilians, and defending the international laws that shield all nations, including strict adherence to the UN Charter. The nation advocates for bold and practical reforms to ensure the Security Council reflects the experiences of countries from all geographies, cultures, and political systems, championing a body that truly represents the global community. Australia emphasizes that sovereignty, prosperity, and peace are not guaranteed rights but must be actively built, maintained, and protected across generations through reliable partnership. Ultimately, Australia's vision for its role on the Security Council is defined by listening with respect, partnering as equals, and protecting what matters most to people everywhere. The country aims to carry forward a proud legacy of walking alongside nations of all sizes, continuing its tradition as a dependable partner dedicated to peace. By bringing this voice to the Council, Australia hopes to help meet the challenges of the next decade while supporting the shared hopes of Australians and people globally to live in peace and build a better future together.

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Australia is a Pacific nation inhabiting an entire continent and connected to Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Antarctica. >> We are home to the oldest continuous culture on the planet >> and to people from more than 300 different ancestries. >> We share common ground with so many of the world's peoples, linked to every corner of the world through family, culture, trade, and through sport. >> Because of these connections, we think about the world in different ways. We bring humility and practical ideas to work together for peace, security, and prosperity. >> We are a nation built on fairness and opportunity that promotes equality and respect for all people. These values guide our engagement with the world. >> We know a safer world is one governed by rules, not by power and force alone. A safer world is one where all countries have the freedom to decide their own future. >> We believe that progress and development are preconditions for peace. >> We know that international security requires us to work together. That is why Australia is seeking a seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029 to 2030. We come ready to listen, to partner as equals, and to protect our people, our planet, and the rules that keep us all safe. >> Australia's place in the world gives us a unique perspective. >> We know that peace is not built in New York alone. It is built in villages and towns and communities around the world by people seeking security, human rights, and opportunity. >> Australia's actions show our character. We listen to humanitarians and partnered with countries across the globe to protect aid workers because to protect the most vulnerable, you must protect those who help them. As Tuvalu grapples with the challenge of rising seas, Australia and Tuvalu signed the first-ever treaty-level commitment to recognize Tuvalu's continuing statehood and sovereignty. Australia has rolled out a world-leading social media age ban and has partnered with nations around the globe to keep kids safe online. >> We are partnering to help build resilient and connected societies across our region to secure our digital future and to prepare for the opportunities of tomorrow. >> Australia was the first president of the United Nations Security Council. >> Australia will contribute everything possible to the success of this world organization. >> We have been a voice for peace and stability for over 80 years and now we want to help the council to meet the challenges of the next decade. >> Australia's focus will be to prevent conflict, protect civilians, and defend the rules that protect us all. We will uphold international law, including the UN Charter, and support bold, practical reform to ensure the UN can fulfill its mandate into the future. >> The Security Council must reflect the experiences of all countries, no matter your geography, culture, or politics. Australia will be the voice championing this cause. >> Sovereignty, prosperity, and peace are not guaranteed. They must be built, maintained, and protected through generations. We have a proud history of walking alongside nations of all sizes. As a member of the Security Council, Australia will continue that legacy as a reliable partner for peace. >> Our vision is simple. We listen with respect. We partner as equals, and we protect what matters most. The hopes of Australians are the hopes of people everywhere to live in peace, to build a better future. >> That is the voice of Australia will bring to the Security Council.