In 2014, Australian deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss paid an official visit to Palau.

[1] Australia and Palau have extensive military relations primarily in maritime security.

Australia has provided a Pacific class patrol vessel to Palau to ensure maritime security and fight against illegal fishing.

Lieutenant Commander Alan Willmore from the Royal Australian Navy is the Maritime Surveillance Advisor of Palau.

[1] As of 2013, Australian exports to Palau valued at $800,000 mainly consisting food products.