The Australian Ambassador for Arms Control & Counter- Proliferation leads Australia’s international advocacy on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament.
Canberra, Australia
Joined February 2020
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Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty has underpinned a decades-long global norm against nuclear testing that benefits all states. It’s in every state’s interest to maintain it. That was my message at today's CTBT meeting at the UN as we push for the Treaty’s entry into force
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
This #InternationalDayOfPeace, I celebrate the women across @dfat and around the world advancing peace, security and stability through diplomacy. Proud to stand alongside inspiring women leaders working to address today's most pressing security challenges.
Serving as Australia's Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation has been a great privilege of my career. As I move to a new role, I extend my thanks to colleagues, partners and friends across the globe who work tirelessly to make the world a safer place.
Congratulations to Sabrina Dallafior on beginning her term as DG of the @OPCW. Australia is a steadfast supporter of the @OPCW. We looking forward to working with you to advance our shared goal of a world free from chemical weapons.
I am honoured to begin my term today as Director-General of the @OPCW. I am committed to strengthening the Technical Secretariat’s implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and working with our Member States and partners to uphold the global norm against chemical weapons.
🇦🇺 is proud to be a founding donor to UNSCAR supporting international assistance and the important work of civil society on arms regulation.
The 2026-2027 UNSCAR Application Cycle is now open until 5 PM EDT, 31 August 2026 An online briefing session for applicants will be held at 9 AM EDT, 28 July
🌐 Apply here: disarmament.unoda.org/en/con… 📧 Contact: [email protected]
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
At UN #PAROS talks, Australia promoted a practical approach to space security that recognises existing international law and supports responsible behaviours in outer space.
Australia is committed to multilateral efforts to keep space safe and secure for all.
Australia welcomes the OPCW Executive Council’s decision to reinstate Syria’s rights and privileges under the CWC. As a co-sponsor of this historic decision, Australia supports efforts that strengthen the integrity of the Convention and a world free of chemical weapons. #OPCW
The OPCW’s Executive Council today adopted a decision to reinstate the rights and privileges of Syria under the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention, recognising the progress made by the Syrian authorities in addressing the chemical weapons programme inherited by the former regime.
The Council also adopted three related decisions to advance the closure of the Syrian chemical weapons dossier:
- a chemical weapons destruction verification plan for Al Qutayfah
- two separate facility agreements for the systematic verification of the Al Qutayfah and Homs chemical weapons storage facilities
Read more: visitopcw.org/44YYpkN
Congratulations to Tonga on ratifying the CTBT. This marks an important milestone for our region, with all countries in the Pacific now party to the Treaty. Australia looks forward to working with Tonga to strengthen the global ban on nuclear test explosions.
🌏 Tonga has signed and ratified the #CTBT, completing universalisation of the Treaty
across the Pacific region. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, 7 July at UN Headquarters in New York, a landmark moment for 🇹🇴, for the Pacific, and for the global effort to ban nuclear test explosions. The Treaty now counts 188 States Signatories and 179 ratifying States.
ctbto.info/TongaRatification
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
The Australia Group’s role in in fighting the spread of chemical and biological weapons is more important than ever. Pleased to promote the AG to regional partners last week at the #PSI meeting and the benefits states enjoy through unilateral adherence or participation in the AG
Western Hemisphere cooperation through #PSI was on display in Buenos Aires last week where officials discussed proliferation threats, interdictions, maritime awareness, proliferation financing, cargo handling, ship boarding and participated in a lively table top exercise.
The Proliferation Security Initiative remains a valuable mechanism for partners to work together against the spread of WMD. Last week in Bueno Aires Australia updated #PSI partners on proliferation challenges in the Indo-Pacific and how we are responding.
As Chair, I’m pleased to share outcomes of the Australia Group’s June 2026 Plenary in Paris. Partners reaffirmed our united commitment to prevent chemical & biological weapons proliferation and contribute to global security: dfat.gov.au/publications/min…
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
#MineBanIM 🇦🇺 #Australia’s coop support seeks to reduce and build resilience to the socio-economic impact of #landmines, cluster munitions & ERW, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region & supporting mine action in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines & the Pacific @AustraliaUN_GVA
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
At the @IAEAorg, Australia was pleased to welcome Tonga’s decision to conclude an Additional Protocol to its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement. As parties to the Treaty of Rarotonga, 🇹🇴 & 🇦🇺 share a strong commitment to nuclear non-proliferation. ➡️austria.embassy.gov.au/vien/…
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
MIKTA stands together at #COPUOS69 in support of an outer space environment that is open, safe, sustainable, & beneficial to all. COPUOS is central to space technology capacity building & #MIKTA supports pragmatic reforms to ensure sustainability of the committee into the future.
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
Australia 🇦🇺, France 🇫🇷 & Nigeria 🇳🇬 are leading multilateral efforts to counter IEDs through our #UNGA resolution.
Last week's counter-IED briefings built support among 150+ States, UN agencies & civil society organisations to advance implementation and global action.
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
Excellent meeting with Mathew Fox of @dfat to discuss our shared commitment to delivering tangible development benefits through the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.
I am grateful to Australia 🇦🇺 for its generous financial contributions to the @IAEAorg, helping countries strengthen cancer care, food security, nuclear safety, scientific cooperation and water management across the Indo-Pacific and beyond through initiatives including #RaysOfHope and #Atoms4Food.
Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
International peace and security needs effective multilateralism.
Australia joined @AustriaUNGeneva and other Member States to explore options for revitalising the Conference on Disarmament.
Australia wants a functional, efficient and forward-looking multilateral system.
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Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation retweeted
Australia 🇦🇺 is pleased to chair #BMS9.
Illicit small arms continue to drive global conflict, crime and human suffering worldwide. This week, we will work with States to translate commitment into urgently-needed impact.
Australia is disappointed that the 11th NPT Review Conference did not reach consensus despite best efforts of many. Sincere thanks to @dohungviet and UNODA. Despite the lack of formal outcome, there is strong commitment to the NPT and its essential role.
Read our statement here dfat.gov.au/news/news/statem…
