Myanmar

We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the peoples of Myanmar and Thailand following the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025.

Australia – Myanmar Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029 (DPP) translates into action the development and humanitarian priorities Australia shares with the people of Myanmar. 

Today marks four years since the Myanmar military regime overthrew the democratically elected government in Myanmar, creating one of the largest crises in the Indo-Pacific. 

We are deeply concerned by the worsening human rights and humanitarian crisis across Myanmar.  This crisis is exacerbated by the escalation of violence, as well as intercommunal tension. The regime’s ongoing and violent repression of the people of Myanmar is unacceptable.

Today marks seven years since the Myanmar military’s violent attacks caused mass displacement of Rohingya communities.

In accordance with item 6, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, or declared for travel bans (together 'listed'), by legislative instrument

The Australian Government has today imposed additional targeted sanctions on five entities with direct links to the Myanmar military regime.

The Australian Government will provide an additional $12.5 million to meet urgent humanitarian needs in Bangladesh and Myanmar following Tropical Cyclone Mocha.

Australia is seriously concerned about the further narrowing of political space in Myanmar resulting from the imposition and requirements of the new Political Party Registration Law.

On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military staged a coup d'état and seized power against the will of the people, plunging the country into a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis.