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Karachi (1948–1966) Rawalpindi (1966–1969) Islamabad (since 1969) Seat: Clifton, Karachi (1948–1961) Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad (since 1969) Nominator: Prime Minister of Australia: Appointer: Governor General of Australia: Inaugural holder: John Oldham: Formation: May 1949: Website: Australian High Commission, Pakistan
The High Commission of Australia in Islamabad is the diplomatic mission of Australia to Pakistan. The High Commission was established in Karachi in 1948, with Australia's first High Commissioner to Pakistan appointed in 1949. When the Pakistani government moved its capital from Karachi to Islamabad in 1966, the Australian High Commission also ...
The Ambassador also acts as Australia's Permanent Representative to the African Union. [98] ^Note 7 : The Ambassador of Australia to the Federated States of Micronesia is also accredited to the Marshall Islands and Palau as a non-resident ambassador. The Ambassador is also the Australian Consul-General to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. [99]
At this time, there are 12 cities where Canadians can obtain consular services from Australian offices, and 19 locations where Canadian offices provide consular services to Australians. In an emergency, Australians can also seek assistance from British diplomatic missions around the world in the absence of an Australian consulate or embassy.
The Australian community is diplomatically represented and provided services by the Australian High Commission in Islamabad. [13] In addition, there is an Australian consulate in Karachi. [14] [15] There is also an Australian Cultural Centre in Lahore that is administered by Australians. The centre provides English-language courses and promotes ...
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First established as a legation directed by an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, on 19 July 1946 the diplomatic representative was promoted to embassy status and the Australian Minister, Frederic Eggleston became the first Ambassador. The job is seen as very desirable, and political appointees are regularly posted.
The Ambassador of Australia to Serbia is an officer of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the head of the Embassy of the Commonwealth of Australia to the Republic of Serbia in Belgrade. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary.