Abstract: Antarctica is one of the most important strategic focuses of Australia because of its relative geographic proximity and Australia has claimed areas of this vast territory. In the process of positive participation in Antarctic affairs, Australia has established a series of integrated policy systems by its definite and specific realization of Antarctic interests and challenges. Consequently, Australia has adopted the maintenance of sovereignty, increase of scientific funding, protection of the environment, and delivery of economic benefits as its current principal targets.

Key words: Australian Antarctic interests, policy subject, Sino-Australian cooperation