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| United Nations membership | |
|---|---|
| Represented by | Commonwealth of Australia (1945-present) |
| Membership | Full member |
| Since | 1 November 1945 |
| UNSC seat | Non-permanent |
| Permanent Representative | James Larsen |
Australia was one of the founding members of the United Nations (UN) in 1945 and has been actively engaged in the organisation since its formation. The UN is seen by the Australian Government as a means to influence events which directly affect Australia's interests but over which they have little unilateral control.[1]
- ^ "Australia and the United Nations". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australian Government. Archived from the original on 5 April 2007. Retrieved 27 March 2007.