Tanya Bennett

Australian Consul-General, Los Angeles. For Consular assistance: [phone] in the USA or 1300 555 135 in Australia.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Great to partner with @AusFilm to celebrate award‑winning director Warwick Thornton. A powerful voice in Australian cinema, it’s fantastic to see his First Nations storytelling reaching global audiences, with his work featured in @am_cinematheque’s Bleak Week retrospective.

[Australian Embassy, USA @AusintheUS]

Underwater. Uncrewed. Unmatched.

AUKUS is delivering cutting-edge shared capabilities with the first Signature Project announced.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Welcoming the @Socceroos to LA ahead of the @FIFAWorldCup! ⚽️ Thanks to our co-hosts @Qantas and @FootballAUS for supporting such a special event!

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Proud to welcome the Socceroos to LA, together with our American friends and Aussie community, ahead of the @FIFAWorldCup!

Sport brings us together and plays a unique role in showcasing Australia’s identity and culture in the US. Go Socceroos! ⚽️

[Ambassador Greg Moriarty @AusAmbUSA]

It’s an honour to serve Australia in Washington DC.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

It was an honour to attend the Memorial Day ceremony at Los Angeles National Cemetery. We pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the US, and we stand in remembrance of their sacrifice.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

I’m proclaiming a state of emergency in Orange County as California continues to respond to the hazardous chemical incident in Garden Grove.

@Cal_OES has been mobilized for over 24 hours and state agencies are supporting impacted communities to protect public safety, and assist local officials as response efforts continue.

Please continue to follow guidance from emergency officials.

Get the latest information ⬇️
https://t.co/WrEcuES7Si

[CAL FIRE @CAL_FIRE]

The #SandyFire in Ventura County has grown to more than 1,364 acres since starting yesterday morning. More than 10,000 homes are under evacuation orders, with another 3,500 under evacuation warnings in the Simi Valley area.

High temperatures, drying fuels, and critical fire weather are increasing wildfire conditions across California. 

Fire spreads fast. Waiting to prepare is not an option.

Take action now: 

✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts
🛣️ Know multiple evacuation routes
🎒 Have your go-bag packed and ready to grab
📢If an evacuation order is issued, leave immediately.

🔗 Build your Wildfire Action Plan: https://t.co/uM6Ufg3A32

For the latest wildfire updates, evacuation information, incident maps, and safety resources, visit https://t.co/hghLWGavqF.

#CALFIREReady #WildfireAwareness #VenturaCounty #Evacuate @VCFD

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

LA Screenings Week Aussie BBQ celebrates the strength of the 🇦🇺🇺🇸 screen sector—built on world‑class talent and enduring partnerships.
With growing collaboration across film, TV and streaming, the relationship continues to grow. Thank you to our co-hosts Nine & Stan.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

RT @SanDiegoPD: The scene at 7050 Eckstrom Ave is still active but contained. We have significant resources on scene at this time.

We hav…

[San Diego Police Department @SanDiegoPD]

SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter.

Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #SDPDPIO

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Long Beach is home to significant 🇦🇺 investment and business activity. With @LA28 and @Brisbane_2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, the ties between Australia and Long Beach will continue to grow.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Thank you to @LongBeachCity Mayor Rex Richardson and @LBEPartnership CEO Courtney Russell for hosting us for a discussion on Long Beach's global partnerships.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

We showcased the scale & momentum of 🇦🇺–🇺🇸 economic ties, driven by 🇦🇺’s US$3 trillion superannuation system.

With more than US$500 billion invested in 🇺🇸, & projected to triple by 2035, this capital is expanding ties across infrastructure, energy, tech, & critical minerals.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Delighted to welcome 🇦🇺’s superannuation funds, Assistant Secretary DeSombre, Senator @ChrisCoons & senior business leaders to a reception during the Milken Global Conference. Thank you to Michael Silverton from @Macquarie & @MilkenInstitute for co-hosting the event with us.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Australia's footprint in California continues to grow, with more than 400 Australian companies supporting over 11,000 jobs and US$1.3 billion in wages across the state.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

This week, we joined the 2026 Select LA Investment Summit, hosted by the @LAEDC. I spoke on the panel "Infrastructure for an Open and Resilient LA," and had the opportunity to meet with leaders hosting major Australian investment in and around their communities.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

On Sunday, we came together at the Los Angeles National Cemetery to honour the sacrifice and legacy of Australians and New Zealanders who have served, and continue to serve.

Lest we forget.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Today on ANZAC day we gathered aboard the USS Midway to honour the sacrifice and legacy of Australian and New Zealanders who have served and continued to serve.

Lest we forget.

[Tanya Bennett @AusConsulateLA]

Honorary Consuls play a vital role in advancing Australia’s interests abroad. Delighted to announce the reappointment of James Waddell as Honorary Consul for Australia in Denver.