The Australian Mission to the United Nations in New York is one of four posts representing Australia's interests in the United Nations system. The other posts are in Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi.

The Mission pursues Australia’s interests in the UN through advocacy of our views and promotion of our interests by negotiating with other member states to advance Australia’s foreign policy objectives.

On 30 March 2008, the Prime Minister, the Hon Mr Kevin Rudd MP, announced that Australia would seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2013-2014 term. Australia's last seat on the Security Council was in 1986.

The Security Council has primary responsibility, under the United Nations Charter, for maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council plays a critical role in addressing many of the serious challenges facing today's world.

Australia is committed to helping tackle the difficult global issues that no one country can resolve on its own, including climate change, terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, conflict prevention and international development.

To read the announcement by PM Rudd that Australia will nominate for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council click here.

For more information about the work of the Australian Mission to the UN click here

For the latest news and statements from the Australian Mission to the UN in New York click here.