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This is the 52nd edition of Australia in Brief, revised and updated in February 2021
To help Australians avoid difficulties overseas, we maintain travel advisories for more than 170 destinations.
Prove your COVID-19 vaccinations when you travel overseas.
The Australian Passport Office and its agents are committed to providing a secure, efficient and responsive passport service for Australia.
Ms Heidi Venamore is appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Mr Jeremy Bruer is appointed as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
Ms Sarah de Zoeten is appointed as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Vanuatu.
Mr Arthur Spyrou is appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece - also accredited to Bulgaria and Romania.
Minister Payne announces the appointment of Dr Lachlan Strahan as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Mr Pablo Kang is appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Cambodia.
DFAT is seeking expressions of interest from Australian academics to be appointed as Visiting Legal Fellows.