The permanent representative, currently James Larsen, is charged with representing Australia during plenary meetings of the General Assembly and, when Australia holds a non-permanent seat or by invitation, the Security Council, except in the rare situation in which a more senior officer (such as the Minister for Foreign Affairs or the Prime Minister of Australia) is present.
The permanent representative, currently James Larsen, serves as Australia's chief delegate during General Assembly gatherings and, in cases where Australia holds a temporary seat or is formally invited, represents the nation on the Security Council, except when more senior figures (such as the Foreign Minister or Prime Minister) are present.