Today 🇦🇺 joined a statement with 18 other States reaffirming our commitment to reducing the risk of nuclear conflict. While nuclear risk reduction is in no way a substitute for disarmament, it does contribute to our disarmament efforts and the prevention of nuclear war. #NPT

On 6 August, Justin Hayhurst ジャスティン・ヘイハースト and Australian Government officials commemorated the 79th Anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. We pay our respects to the Japanese people and reaffirm our commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons.

#YouthDay: #NuclearNeedsWomen for a sustainable future in the nuclear sector. Women all over the world studying nuclear-related subjects can now apply to IAEA's Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. 🗓️ Deadline: 30 September 2024⁠ ↪️ atoms.iaea.org/46a0Ktd

Today marks 18 years since ANSTO's research reactor, OPAL, first went critical! OPAL is used for nuclear #medicine #analysis and #research. #ASNO works with #ANSTO to fulfill our international safeguards obligations with IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ #ScienceWeek

#GGEPAROS adopted its final report on substantial elements of a legally binding instrument on the prevention of an arms race in outer space! It was a real privilege to steer this process. Multilateral #Disarmament can still make progress.

Great to have 🇦🇺’s Peter Woolcott back in Geneva to remind us of the founding principles of the #ATT. Peter chaired the final UN Conference on the #ATT’s text in 2013. Much to be proud of 10 years on, but still much to be done.

To mark the #ArmsTradeTreaty’s 10th anniversary, Stimson’s new report reviews the first decade of the #ATT and offers strategic recommendations for its future. 🧵 🔗 Report: stimson.org/2024/the-arms-… 🔗 More on the ATT at 10: stimson.org/project/arms-t…

Delighted that 🇬🇧 & 🇦🇺 supported Stimson Center and the amazing Rachel Stohl on their project “The Arms Trade Treaty at 10”. Their report offers valuable reflections on how we can strengthen the #ATT over the next 10 years. Read the executive summary here: stimson.org/wp-content/upl…

Congratulations @Stimson for valuable reflections on the #ATT’s progress after 10 years. 🇦🇺 proud to support @Stimson in leading efforts to bolster the #ATT. Important to keep working for the Treaty’s continued impact and promise. UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 Romania UN NY ATTSecretariat

Proud of our UN mission interns Peter and Chloe who spoke at the #ATT on the importance of more countries joining the Treaty and the critical role of transparency and reporting. Great job!

Enjoyed meeting with delegates from FSM, Tuvalu, Kiribati and Samoa attending important meetings on the Biological Weapons Convention #BWC

Australia welcomes the substantive & engaging discussion underway in the #GGE #LAWS this week in Geneva under the Group’s mandate.

🇦🇺 is #SteppingUp4Disarmament! Aussie diplomats ran to raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons for #IDANT alongside ODA, CTBTO and other 🇺🇳member states. #EndNuclearTesting is key to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.

Australia and our Pacific region know the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons testing. The norm against nuclear testing is more important than ever. This is why 🇦🇺 continues to champion the #CTBT and its universalisation as we seek a world free of nuclear weapons.

At the International Day Against Nuclear Tests high-level meeting at the UN, Australia remembered the legacy of nuclear testing across the globe. We are resolved to ensure this terrible history of nuclear testing is never repeated. Read our statement:➡️shorturl.at/dPKjB

Glad to bring together the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (#CTBT) friends and Dr Robert Floyd. Now is the time to press for the universalisation of the Treaty, as we continue to push for a nuclear-test-free world.

Great breakout session at #REAIM Summit on 🇦🇺 and 🇫🇷 good practices in legal reviews of Autonomous Weapon Systems

At the #IAEA #BoG, 🇦🇺 welcomed the @IAEAorg’s Nuclear Safety Report 2024, which highlights the agency’s efforts to improve nuclear & radiation safety worldwide. Our support for this work and commitment to upholding the highest standards of nuclear safety are unwavering.

"Only 12% of #AI researchers and 6% of software engineers are women. This needs to change if we want to achieve responsible AI in the military domain" Izumi Nakamitsu highlighted the importance of gender perspectives in military AI at the @REAIMSummit 🌐 For more insights ⬇️

🇦🇺 is gravely concerned by ongoing use of #ClusterMunitions in conflicts around the world and the devastating impacts of these weapons on civilians. Today at the #CCM12MSP, 🇦🇺 recalled the humanitarian objectives of the CCM and its achievements. Convention on Cluster Munitions UNODA Geneva Misión de México en Ginebra