Sweden has an embassy in Canberra as well as honorary consulates in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth.

The relationship between Australia and Sweden is strong, particularly in the areas of trade and education services.

In 2007, the two way merchandise trade between both countries totalled A$2.6 billion.

[1] According to the Swedish Trade Council, Australia's total exports to Sweden increased by more than 27% to approximately A$445m in 2008 while Australia's imports from Sweden increased by more than 7.5% to approximately A$2.5bn.

[2] Both countries also have a Double Taxation Agreement, as well as a bilateral Working Holiday Maker Arrangement.