Why Albanese's so keen for a seat on the UN Security Council

21 Sep 2026 · 3:54

Episode Why Albanese's so keen for a seat on the UN Security Council

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Anthony Albanese has launched Australia's campaign for a two-year seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2029 and 2030.

The Prime Minister named artificial intelligence and climate change among the issues Australia wants a voice in shaping, and said the campaign would be modest in cost.

Only Australia and Finland have nominated for the two available seats, with a secret ballot in mid-2028.

So what does a seat actually get you, when five permanent members hold a veto?

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