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.
Latest news​
2025 PNG Update: 2,000 expected over two days
The annual PNG Update, proudly supported by the Australian Government, is Papua New Guinea’s premier forum for discussion and analysis of the country’s social and economic development.
Since its inception 12 years ago, the PNG Update jointly organised by the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Business and Public Policy, and the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy, has grown rapidly in size and influence to become PNG’s premier research event.
Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape and Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Ewen McDonald share a light moment at the 2025 ANU-UPNG PNG Update.
- Australia and Papua New Guinea strengthen border security through new Detector Dog Program, 22 August 2025
- Teachers receive formal training as rugby league coaches, 22 August 2025
- Debating the Nation: The words of PNG's third House of Assembly, 20 August 2025
- Opening of Lombrum Naval Base enhances PNG's maritime security and border protection, 13 August 2025
- Up-amoured land-cruisers handover to PNGDF and opening of refurbished Sergeant's Mess, 12 August 2025
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