Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺

Two purpose-built capitals, opposite sides of the world, with a surprising connection.

Australia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Sophie Davies, explores the links between Canberra and Brasília with Marina, a local student who shadowed her for a day through a girls’ empowerment program.

Australia and Papua New Guinea are close neighbours, partners and friends.

Australia's Consul-General in Lae, Brenton Kanowski, is working with local partners to support education and community infrastructure projects, and strengthening ties between our countries.

Applications are open for 2026–27 Maitri Grants and Fellowships, supporting Australia-India collaboration across business, culture, education, research, sport and policy.

Find out more and apply: australiaindiacentre.org.au/our-programs

Diwali is celebrated by millions around the world and is a vibrant part of Australia’s multicultural story.

To everyone celebrating in Australia, India and around the world, may the Festival of Lights bring peace, happiness and prosperity.

This Week at DFAT 🇦🇺📸

Marking Kokoda Day with local community members; attending the QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the sidelines of the G20; supporting community-led development in Sylhet; sharing traditional knowledge on marine conservation.