Australia views India as a critical strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region, a sentiment echoed by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. This partnership is deemed central to the peace, stability, and prosperity of the shared region.

Wong has consistently emphasized the importance of a "deep, strong, trusted partnership" with India, highlighting the convergences in their strategic outlook and shared objectives, particularly concerning the Indo-Pacific. She has also noted that the India-Australia partnership is especially important at a time when the global order is being reshaped. Both countries recognize the need to influence this reshaping and want to collaborate due to a strong alignment in desired outcomes for the region.

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and India has been steadily growing, marked by stronger political ties, robust defense and security cooperation, expanded trade, greater mobility, and deeper educational linkages. This partnership extends to discussions on respective neighborhoods, the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, Ukraine, and the global strategic scenario.

Australia is a strong supporter of the Quad, a grouping of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Wong has emphasized the Quad's role in fostering regional stability, encouraging dialogue, and highlighting the shared strategic objectives among the member countries. Each country brings different perspectives to the region, with India offering a crucial Indian Ocean perspective. Australia appreciates India highlighting the importance of stability in the Indo-Pacific, recognizing the significance of both the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

On the economic front, Australia opposes tariffs and advocates for openness to drive growth. Trade engagement is viewed as a critical enabler of peace and economic advancement. Australia also values the increasing number of Indian students choosing Australia as their study destination.

As a friend to both India and the U.S., Australia encourages dialogue between the two nations. Wong has stated that Australia shares many objectives with both countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

In November 2024, Wong announced that Australia would send a 'First Nations Business Mission' to India, supporting new commercial partnerships for First Nations businesses and promoting them to new markets.

Penny Wong has met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar more than any other counterpart, underscoring the importance Australia places on the relationship. She views Australia as a reliable and stable partner that shares a strategic objective of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region where sovereignty is respected.