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[Australian Consulate-General Lae @AusCGLae]

The Australian Consulate-General in Lae has switched to Facebook! See the link for our page in our bio.

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[Elizabeth Peak @OfficePacificAU]

Thanks to PNG Deputy PM Rosso for opening and PNG for hosting the 7th annual Joint Heads of Security meeting this week, bringing together Pacific security leaders to enhance cooperation. As PNG PM Marape says, a secure Pacific is in everyone’s interests.

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

Today's opening of the Pacific Policing Initiative’s Regional Centre of Excellence is the first of 4 planned for the region. An outcome of the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum, the centre provides professional development opportunities to police across PNG & the Pacific @AusFedPolice

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

Sport is integral to Australia's diplomatic efforts and DFAT is committed to drawing on all tools at our disposal – including sport – to shape a region that remains peaceful, stable and prosperous.

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

By working together to increase access to justice, we are re-affirming our commitment to security and stability for 🇦🇺, 🇵🇬 & the wider region.
It was an honour to join Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika today to open refurbished judges’ chambers in Port Moresby.
#PNGAusPartnership

[Australian Consulate-General Lae @AusCGLae]

The Lae 🇵🇬 community joined together to mark #InternationalWomensDay 2025, hearing from women about how we can work together to #AccelerateAction

Story here 👇🏻
https://t.co/cElW2w3exs

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay 2025. Great to see throngs of people making their way from Ela Beach to Sir Hubert Murray Stadium as part of the Solidarity Walk Event in Port Moresby this morning. #AccelerateAction 💜

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

2025 holds enormous significance for Papua New Guinea as it celebrates 50 years of independence. Australia proudly joins PNG in celebrating this historic milestone, reinforcing the deep and enduring ties between our two nations.

[Admiral Mark Hammond @CDF_Aust]

This week we reaffirmed our longstanding defence partnership with PNG and announced a shared commitment to negotiate a bilateral defence treaty. #YourADF looks forward to deepening integration with the PNGDF and bolstering the collective security of the region. 🇦🇺 🇵🇬

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

Did you catch a glimpse of the fighter jets ✈️over Port Moresby on Monday?
The two @AusAirForce F-35A did a flypast enroute to 🇦🇺 following a successful exercise.
The history that 75 Squadron has with 🇵🇬 is just one small piece of the defence connection between our countries.

[Australian Consulate-General Lae @AusCGLae]

When the Lae area medical supply (including its 🛻) went up in flames late last year, we knew it was critical to get services restored to the 188 dependant facilities ASAP 💊 👨🏾‍⚕️

That’s why today we handed over this brand new 4t truck to 🇵🇬 NDoH thanks to the #PNGAusPartnership

[Australian Consulate-General Lae @AusCGLae]

Many Papua New Guineans cherish their experience as students in 🇦🇺 through @AustraliaAwards

Consul-General Kanowski recently met the Morobe Chapter of the 🇵🇬🇦🇺 Alumni Association, a volunteer committee dedicated to supporting and empowering returned and future awardees.

[Australian Consulate-General Lae @AusCGLae]

Australia is investing in major infrastructure projects benefitting communities all across 🇵🇬

🇦🇺 and 🇳🇿 officials recently inspected the Lae temporary market and progress made on the main site.

This joint project will provide a safe, accessible & clean market for Lae.

@MFATNZ

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

Sir Julius Chan was flown home to New Ireland today on a @AusAirForce C-27J aircraft. Australia was honoured to work with the PNGDF to support Sir Julius’ family and honour his final wishes.

[Richard Marles @RichardMarlesMP]

Statement on the passing of Sir Julius Chan GCL GCMG KBE PC

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

I am sad to learn of the passing of Grand Chief Sir Julius Chan.

He shaped PNG’s political destiny and walk to Independence, and made immense contributions to this country.

My sincere condolences to Lady Stella, his family & the people of PNG.

📷 1995 with 🇦🇺 FM Gareth Evans

[Post-Courier @postcourierlive]

#TOP: PAPUA New Guinea leaders and distinguished guests gathered in Lae for to honour the profound friendship between Australia and PNG over the weekend.

More here: 👉( https://t.co/NZrIaBeD6V )

[Australian Consulate-General Lae @AusCGLae]

Thank you to Mark Foxe for his decade of service in 🇵🇬including as Consul-General in Lae

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

After 10 years of outstanding service in PNG, including roles in defence, trade & as Consul General in Lae, Mark Foxe bids farewell. His dedication has strengthened ties & left a lasting legacy. Thank you, Mark—lukim yu & best wishes for what comes next. 🇦🇺🤝🇵🇬.

[Post-Courier @postcourierlive]

#TOP: Prime Minister James Marape today extended his warmest wishes to the government and people of Australia on Australia Day, January 26, 2025, reflecting on the enduring relationship between Papua New

More here: 👉 https://t.co/NYfBA0H9ND

[EMTV @EMTVOnline]

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS STRONG TIES BETWEEN PNG AND AUSTRALIA
Papua New Guinealeaders and distinguished guests have gathered to honor the profound friendship between the two nations in commemoration of
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