The following is a list of international bilateral treaties between Australia and Finland. Early treaties were extended to Australia by the British Empire, however they are still generally in force. European Union treaties extended to Finland are not included below.
| Entry into force | Topic | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Extradition | Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Finland, for the Extradition of Criminals |
| 1925 | Extradition | Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland [and on behalf of Australia and New Zealand] and the Government of Finland extending to Certain Mandated Territories the Treaty for the Extradition of Criminals of 30 May 1924 |
| 1925 | Trade | Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Government of Finland in regard to the Reciprocal Recognition of Tonnage Measurement Certificates of British and Finnish Ships |
| 1935 | Civil law | Convention between the United Kingdom and Finland regarding Legal Proceedings in Civil and Commercial Matters |
| 1949 | Other | Exchange of Notes between the Government of Australia and the Government of Finland reviving certain pre-War Agreements between Australia and Finland |
| 1951 | Civil law | Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Finland for the Release of Property and the Settlement of Claims arising out of the Second World War |
| 1961 | Visas | Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Finland concerning Visas and Visa Fees |
| 1963 | Trade | Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Finland for the Mutual Recognition of Tonnage Measurement Certificates of Australian and Finnish Ships |
| 1985 | Extradition | Treaty between Australia and Finland concerning Extradition |
| 1986 | Taxation | Agreement between Australia and Finland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and Protocol |
| 1987 | Extradition | Protocol between Australia and Finland amending the Treaty concerning Extradition of 7 June 1984 |
| 1993 | Visas | Agreement on Medical Treatment for Temporary Visitors between Australia and the Republic of Finland (Canberra, 6 August 1992) |
| 1994 | Criminal law | Agreement between Australia and Finland on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters |
| 2000 | Taxation | [Second] Protocol to amend the Agreement between Australia and Finland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and [First] Protocol, of 12 September 1984 |
| 2007 | Taxation | Agreement Between the Government of Australia and the Government of Finland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion and Protocol (Melbourne, 20 November 2006) |
| 2009 | Social security | Agreement Between Australia and the Republic of Finland on Social Security (Helsinki, 10 September 2008) |
Summary of key areas covered by Australia–Finland bilateral treaties:
- Extradition – Two early treaties (1925) extended by the British Empire, followed by a bilateral treaty in 1985 and an amending protocol in 1987.
- Trade and shipping – Reciprocal recognition of tonnage measurement certificates (1925, 1963).
- Civil and commercial legal proceedings – A 1935 convention, and a post-WWII agreement on release of property and settlement of claims (1951).
- Visas – Agreements concerning visa fees (1961) and medical treatment for temporary visitors (1993).
- Taxation – Double taxation avoidance agreements and protocols (1986, 2000, 2007).
- Criminal law – Mutual assistance in criminal matters (1994).
- Social security – A social security agreement (2009).
Diplomatic relations between Australia and Finland were established on 31 May 1949. Australia is represented in Finland through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, and through honorary consulates. Finland has an embassy in Canberra and honorary consulates in all Australian states and the Northern Territory.
