Australia formally launches bid for UN Security Council seat in 2029-2030, competing with Finland for the position.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched Australia’s official campaign for a two-year term on the UN Security Council starting in 2029. The bid requires support from two-thirds of UN member states, putting Australia in competition with Finland for the available seat.
- ▪Albanese argues a Security Council seat would help address cost-of-living challenges domestically by enhancing Australia’s global influence
- ▪Australia needs backing from two-thirds of UN member states to secure the 2029-2030 council position
- ▪Finland is the rival candidate competing for the same Security Council seat
- ▪The formal bid launch signals the start of an international diplomatic campaign by Canberra
- ▪Security Council membership would give Australia a voice in global security decisions for two years
- ▪The council seat becomes available following the normal rotation of member states on the 15-member body
- ▪Albanese has appointed a former Murdoch media aide to a top diplomatic post as part of the push
Source: according to media reports
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