Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Johannesburg, South Africa for the annual G20 Leaders' Summit from 20 to 22 November 2025.

The Summit brings together world leaders under South Africa's G20 Presidency and the theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.

This will be the first time the G20 Leaders' Summit has been held on the African continent.

Discussions at the Summit will focus on advancing inclusive and sustainable growth, reinforcing the G20's contribution to global resilience and championing a fair and just future for all.

While in South Africa, the Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with other world leaders to advance Australia's economic and strategic interests.

The Prime Minister will be the first Australian Prime Minister to visit South Africa since 2013.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will be Acting Prime Minister until the Prime Minister’s return from overseas.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

“The G20 brings together the countries that drive the world’s economies and Australia is a key part of that.

"Now more than ever, Australia needs to be working with our international partners to tackle the shared challenges and opportunities ahead.

“G20 member countries make up 85 per cent of the world’s economic output.  Being part of the G20 helps build a stronger, more resilient global economy which benefits all Australians at home.”