Australia Launches Campaign for UN Security Council Seat From 2029
Synopsis
Australia has launched its campaign for a UN Security Council seat for 2029–2030, with Anthony Albanese highlighting regional partnerships, climate change, AI and Australia’s long history of involvement in UN peace and security efforts.
Australia will seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029–2030 term, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced in New York as world leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly.
The announcement formally launches Australia’s campaign for one of the two seats allocated to the Western European and Others Group.
Australia last served on the Security Council during 2013–14 and, if elected, would return to the council for a sixth term.
The Australia UN Security Council seat campaign comes as Canberra seeks a larger role in discussions around international security, climate change and emerging technologies.
Albanese said Australia could contribute to global responses on issues that will matter to Australians by the end of the decade.
He also said he expected strong support from Pacific island nations and Southeast Asia, pointing to Australia’s regional relationships as an important part of its campaign.
Australia’s Bid Targets the 2029–2030 Term
The Anthony Albanese UN bid is for one of two non-permanent positions available to the Western European and Others Group. Finland is also a nominee for the group. The Asia-Pacific, African, and Latin American and Caribbean groups will put forward candidates for their respective seats.
The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members, the United States, China, France, Russia and the United Kingdom. The remaining 10 positions are held by countries elected for two-year terms. The election for the Australia UN 2029- 2030 campaign is expected to take place by secret ballot in the UN General Assembly in 2028.
Why Australia is Seeking a Seat
Australia’s government has identified international law, conflict prevention, civilian protection and cooperation on emerging security challenges among its priorities. Its campaign also highlights climate change and rapidly developing technologies, including artificial intelligence, as issues that could shape future international peace and security.
Australia has contributed more than 65,000 personnel to over 60 UN and other multilateral peace and security operations since 1947, according to its Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The government says a new non-permanent seat UN term would allow Australia to bring those regional and multilateral experiences into Security Council discussions.
Source: Reuters
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