27 March 2026: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
Australia has concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement with the European Union and announced a new Security and Defence Partnership. The country has also provided additional humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by the conflict in Lebanon and hosted a major maritime exercise with 19 nations.
Australia and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement. A new Security and Defence Partnership has also been announced. The Royal Australian Navy hosted the 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review, which included a ceremonial entry of 31 ships from 19 nations into Sydney Harbour. The event marked the largest gathering of foreign warships in Sydney Harbour in over a decade. Australia has provided an additional $5 million in humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by the conflict in Lebanon. The funding will support emergency food, nutrition, water, and health services for vulnerable populations. This latest contribution brings Australia's total humanitarian assistance for civilians affected by the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon to over $135 million since October 2023.
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