High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs has announced the appointment of The Hon George Brandis QC as Australia's next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

Australia's warm and long-standing relationship with the UK is built on deep historical ties, shared values and closely aligned strategic, security and economic interests. People of British descent are our largest migrant community. The United Kingdom is our fourth largest source of visitors, with over 700,000 British tourists to Australia in 2017.

Media release: High Commissioner to the United Kingdom