🇦🇺 continues to invest in our partners to strengthen inclusive disaster risk reduction to unravel the link between disasters & inequality. Many women across our region are fighting for a resilient future, read the inspiring stories of @WINN_DRR finalists: undrr.org/news/win-drr-l…

Our story began over 60,000 years ago. #AustraliaDay is a time to reflect on the past, present and future – to think about where we have been and where we are going as a nation. It is a day to come together to celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people.

Australia Day is a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia & to acknowledge our history. As Australians, there is much which we can be proud of - our democracy, our shared values, the strength, diversity & generosity of our people.

The Australian Embassy Stockholm would like to express our deep condolences for the victims and heartfelt sympathies to all affected by today’s shooting in Örebro. We urge everyone to follow the advice of Police & local authorities: krisinformation.se/en/

Australians are deeply shocked by the shooting in Örebro, Sweden. Violence like this is as senseless as it is abhorrent, and our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.

Today marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For three years, Ukraine has bravely resisted Russia’s illegal and immoral war of aggression. Australia mourns the loss of life of Ukraine’s citizens and defenders, and the generational toll of Russia’s

Plan ahead! Before the northern summer, we experience a significant increase in passport applications. Expect a processing time of around 6-8 weeks from when we receive your complete application until your passport can be issued. More info on how to apply: sweden.embassy.gov.au

The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions: pmc.gov.au/resources/guid…

Information on overseas voting: smartraveller.gov.au/consular-servi…

Overseas? You can apply to be registered as an overseas elector. If you’re travelling overseas for a short period and will be unable to vote, complete an overseas notification form. More info: aec.gov.au/overseas/enrol… Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

Be quick! You don’t have much time to apply for a postal vote for the upcoming federal election. Head to the AEC’s website to submit your application ASAP. aec.gov.au/pva Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

If you will be overseas for the 2025 federal election, you can still vote! We’ll have in-person voting at the Australian Embassy in Stockholm on 23-25 April, 28-30 April and 2 May from 9:00 to 15:00. aec.gov.au/overseas Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

Be quick! You don’t have much time to apply for a postal vote for the upcoming federal election. Head to the AEC’s website to submit your application ASAP. aec.gov.au/pva Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

The Hon Anthony Albanese MP has been re-appointed as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia following the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

We’ve reviewed our advice for #Finland and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions overall. Read & subscribe: Smartraveller.gov.au/Finland Australian Embassy to Sweden, Finland & Latvia

The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) starts on 12 October for all non-EU nationals, including Australians, travelling in or out of the Schengen area. There may be longer border queues. Read and subscribe: Smartraveller.gov.au/Schengen

Team Australia in the Nordics is hiring! Austrade is recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager, Critical Technologies in Stockholm. Australia has a thriving tech ecosystem including AI and datacentres, quantum, cyber, agrifood tech and fintech. Apply before 3 September!