Office of the Pacific (OTP)

These fact sheets provide an overview of the key ways we are working together, guided by the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent endorsed by Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in July 2022.

The Australian Government is investing more than $68 million over five years to deliver the Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy. 

The International Trade Network, hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, provides opportunities to connect and engage people working on, or with an interest in, international trade and investment policy.

Australia-Papua New Guinea historic documents

The Pacific Engagement Visa is a new permanent residence visa for participating countries across the Pacific and Timor-Leste which will deepen connections between Australia and the region.

Australia is committed to working in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea to meet the needs and aspirations of its people to build resilience to climate change and disaster events.

The Australian Agriculture Visa is no longer an available visa product.

Australia’s High Commission in Cook Islands was established on 17 December 2019 and is a significant milestone in our growing relationship with Cook Islands. The High Commission’s establishment and signing of the Cooks Islands-Australia ‘Oa Tumanava partnership in 2022, has enhanced our co-operation in tourism, trade, investment and security and people-to people links.

Australia and Vanuatu share a strong connection as members of the Pacific family. Our relationship over the last 44 years demonstrates our long-standing and enduring ties, including through shared values, church and community links, and mutual respect. Our strong partnerships enable us to work closely together – in good times and in times of crises.

Australia's relationship with Tonga is strong, reflecting our longstanding development, security and people-to-people links. We are committed to doing more with Tonga, and doing it better.