Australian High Commission
Papua New Guinea

Statement from Australia’s High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs

Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs, H.E. Ewen McDonald has issued a statement following the Sunday 14 December terror attacks at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

 

Bondi Beach attack online condolence book

Following the horrific terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, the New South Wales Government has opened an online condolence book for anyone wishing to leave a message of support for those affected.

 

Any new information affecting the safety and security of Australians in PNG will be communicated through the travel advice for PNG at www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/papua-new-guinea. You should also refer to Smartraveller news on COVID-19 at www.smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updates/coronavirus-covid-19. Please go here for further information. 
 

Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Australian High Commission in Papua New Guinea. We hope you find this website useful and informative.

Australia is a close friend and partner of PNG. Our relationship is strong on many levels. It is born of history and geography and covers the full range of bilateral interests. Close partnerships exist between governments, businesses and people in both countries.

The Australian Government shares a common aspiration for a stable and prosperous Papua New Guinea. Our assistance is designed to help the PNG Government achieve its key development goals.

Australia itself is a stable, democratic and multi-cultural society with a strong competitive economy and a tradition of scientific and innovative excellence. The quality of life enjoyed by people in Australia is one of the highest in the world. This website contains more information for people interested in going to Australia.

We would like to encourage all Australian citizens and permanent residents in PNG to subscribe to receive travel advice updates by visiting www.smartraveller.gov.au. Australian citizens and permanent residents in PNG can also connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.

 

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