Albanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally launched Australia's bid for a two-year term on the UN Security Council for 2029 and 2030. He also appointed former News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna as the next consul-general to New York. The campaign aims to secure the required two-thirds majority from UN member states by highlighting Australia's role in regional stability and global governance.
- ▪Australia is competing with Finland for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, requiring support from two-thirds of the 193 member states.
- ▪Siobhan McKenna, former head of broadcasting at News Corp and current chair of Australia Post, has been named as the next consul-general to New York.
- ▪The diplomatic campaign, titled 'we listen, we partner, we protect', will emphasize Australia's leadership in banning social media for under-16s and regulating AI.
- ▪Albanese expressed optimism that Pacific and ASEAN nations would support the bid, leveraging Australia's regional influence and climate action efforts.
- ▪Australia previously served on the Security Council in 2013 and 2014, where it led the response to the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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Prime minister Anthony Albanese said he was optimistic Pacific countries would support Australia’s bid to join the UN security council. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenPrime minister Anthony Albanese said he was optimistic Pacific countries would support Australia’s bid to join the UN security council. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPAnthony AlbaneseAlbanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic postAustralia and Finland are vying for a spot on the council, and the PM needs two thirds of member states to back him Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressSun 20 Sep 2026 17.45 EDTLast modified on Sun 20 Sep 2026 17.54…
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