Australia–France relations
Diplomatic relations exist between Australia and France, as well as the historical contacts, shared values of democracy and human rights, substantial commercial links, and a keen interest in each other's culture.
Embassy of France, Canberra
The two countries maintain diplomatic relations in each other's countries. France is also one of Australia's closest neighbours with less than 700 km separating the two countries between New Caledonia and Norfolk Island.
Treaties[edit]
A significant number of Australia–France bilateral treaties include: treaties concerning the war and its aftermath, science, defence, taxation, trade, extradition, and the Antarctic. The April 2016 purchase of submarines from France was also part of a treaty.[19] This purchase was cancelled after Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom entered on 15 September 2021 into the AUKUS security pact, which also involves acquisition by Australia of nuclear powered submarines.[20]