Australia is home to one of the world’s largest communities of Greek background, and this has created strong cultural and political links with Greece.

Australia has traditional links with Britain, and the maintenance of similar political and institutional structures means that we also have strong and enduring relations with Britain. In Australia, the return of the Parthenon sculptures is an issue that enjoys genuine bipartisan support with political leaders from all parties demonstrating a desire to see these works returned to Athens.

The Parthenon and its Sculptures are among the world’s most important items of heritage from the Ancient World – and as such are an issue of concern to all humanity.