Foreign representatives in Australia
Policies and procedures
Useful information
- Living in Australia: community information for foreign official representatives
- Consular enquiries in Australia
- Detention or death of a foreign national
- Diplomatic clearances – aircraft and ships
- Honours and awards
- DFAT offices in Australia
- Police and emergency services throughout Australia – contact details
- Suspicious packages and threatening phone calls: dos and don'ts
Key notes verbales to the diplomatic corps
Information on various protocol matters.
- Advice on use of diplomatic or consular vehicles for commercial purposes
- Canberra Public Holidays 2025
Latest news
Credentials Ceremonies 4 Feburary 2024
Heads of Mission for Chile, Nepal and Panama presented credentials to the Governor-General on 4 February 2025. In order of precedence, they are:
Contact us
Email: protocol.branch@dfat.gov.au
Fax: (02) 6261 3455
Website: Protocol database: Foreign embassies and consulates in Australia
After hours/emergency duty officer: 0418 167 127