Why Australia?
Australia has both a moral and strategic imperative to act on the ‘polycrisis’ currently threatening our world. By redoubling efforts, we will foster peaceful, flourishing and equitable societies across our region and internationally.
Australia’s aid and development efforts form a core aspect of our approach to security and stability.
Refusing to do our part is a major security and economic risk. Aid pays dividends. Ten of Australia’s top 15 export markets today are countries where we once provided foreign aid. Providing assistance in our region reduces the risk of war and boosts stability.
Investing now will save millions of lives and trillions of dollars.
While investing today demands a significant shift, the trajectory we are on is unacceptable. Investing now provides insurance against a future that we do not want, cannot afford and is not in Australia’s interest.
Investing now will save millions of lives and trillions of dollars.Integrated crises demand integrated action. Partnership and collaboration are critical to tackling the polycrisis.
Australia must champion ambitious global solutions with multiplying benefits. We must play our part to reinvigorate global cooperation in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, recognising the need for an Australian ‘whole-of-nation’ approach.