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Congress confirms Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., of Tennessee, as Ambassador-designate to the Commonwealth of Australia.

National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush

National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates will be closed on Wednesday, December 5 as employees join their fellow citizens in remembering our forty-first President of the United States.

#VPinAsia : Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region

#VPinAsia : Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region

Vice President Mike Pence led the U.S. delegation to the Indo-Pacific attending major regional summits and bilateral meetings, accompanied by Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan and other senior officials.

The Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership

The Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership

Papua New Guinea has invited Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States to work together to support its enhanced connectivity and the goal of connecting 70% of its population to electricity by 2030.

Julie Bishop awarded inaugural U.S. Mission Award for Leadership Excellence

Julie Bishop awarded inaugural U.S. Mission Award for Leadership Excellence

We celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Embassy in Canberra and Eleanor Roosevelt’s historic trip to Australia by establishing the U.S. Mission Award for Leadership Excellence – awarded to former Australian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Julie Bishop...

  
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National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush

4 December, 2018 | News

The U.S. Embassy and it's Consulates will be closed on Wednesday, December 5 as employees join their fellow citizens in remembering our forty-first President of…

#VPinAsia : Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region

26 November, 2018 | East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases

November 18, 2018 One year ago in Vietnam, President Donald J. Trump laid out America’s vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, in which all…

The Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership

19 November, 2018 | East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases

November 17, 2018 Papua New Guinea has invited Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States to work together to support its enhanced connectivity and…

Great Seal of the United States

Joint Statement of the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, and Japan

19 November, 2018 | News, Press Releases

November 17, 2018 Today, the governments of the United States, Australia, and Japan, sharing a commitment to maintain and promote an Indo-Pacific region that is…

U.S.-Australia-India-Japan Consultations

16 November, 2018 | News, Press Releases

Media Release – November 15, 2018 On November 15, senior officials from the United States, Australia, India, and Japan met in Singapore for consultations on…

Julie Bishop awarded inaugural U.S. Mission Award for Leadership Excellence, in honor of Eleanor Roo

24 October, 2018 | News

October 24, 2018 – Canberra  Today the U.S. Mission Australia celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Embassy in Canberra and Eleanor Roosevelt’s historic trip to…

Chargé d’Affaires Carouso Speech: The U.S. Mission Award for Leadership Excellence in honor of Elean

24 October, 2018 | News, Speeches

As prepared for delivery – October 24, 2018 Ladies and gentlemen, it’s an honor to present this inaugural award for Leadership Excellence in honor of…

Eleanor Roosevelt’s ground-breaking trip to Australia: A history

24 October, 2018 | News

As delivered by young Australian Eliza Cowley at the inaugural award for Leadership Excellence – U.S. Embassy Canberra – October 24, 2018 We are here…

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Diversity Visa (“Green Card”) Lottery 2020

2 October, 2018 | News, Press Releases

Media Release – October 2nd, 2018 The United States Department of State has announced the Diversity Visa Lottery for 2020 (DV2020).  This program is sometimes…

Great Seal of the United States

Chargé d’Affaires Carouso Speech: Regional Targeting meeting – Shangri-La, Cairns, QLD

26 September, 2018 | News, Speeches

– As prepared for delivery, September 24, 2018 – Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to join you here in Cairns this morning. Sitting here…

Chargé d’Affaires Carouso Speech: Young Australians in International Affairs Gala National Gallery o

13 September, 2018 | News, Speeches

(As prepared for delivery – September 13, 2018) Thank you, Lauren, and I’d also like to acknowledge Mercedes Page, CEO of Young Australians in International…

Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne

5 September, 2018 | News

Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 4, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Australian Foreign…

Our Alliance in Action: How the U.S.-Australia partnership is creating innovative new careers for yo

6 August, 2018 | News

August, 2018 THERE is a cutting-edge, multi-billion dollar industry in Australia where Americans and Aussies work side-by-side every day. It’s where US companies founded an…

The U.S., Australia and Japan Announce Trilateral Partnership on Infrastructure Investment in the In

31 July, 2018 | News, Press Releases

July 30, 2018 WASHINGTON – Today at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, leaders from the U.S.’s Overseas Private Investment Corporation,…

Joint Statement: Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations 2018

25 July, 2018 | News, Press Releases

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James Mattis hosted Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Minister for Defence Marise Payne…

Fact Sheet: 2018 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations

25 July, 2018 | East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases

July 24, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Defense Secretary James Mattis, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, and Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne met…

100 years of Mateship: U.S. Senate passes resolution recognizing 100 years of the United States-Aust

11 July, 2018 | News

MDM18690  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES RESOLUTION Recognizing 100 years of the United States-Australia relationship — 100 years of Mateship.   Whereas United…

Chargé d’Affaires Carouso Speech: Independence Day Celerbration – Larrakeyah Barracks, NT

9 July, 2018 | News, Speeches

As prepared for delivery, July 9, 2018 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us to celebrate America’s Independence Day, and thank you to our…

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