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Important information regarding the 2019 NSW State Election

For the upcoming NSW State Election on Saturday 23 March 2019 there will not be a polling station at the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby. Any NSW registered voters can go to the NSW Electoral Commission Interstate or Overseas Voters page to find out how to vote in the election.

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 register with the Australian Government through the High Commission or Smartraveller at www.smartraveller.gov.au.

Registering with the High Commission is beneficial and easy. The registration information provided by you will help us to find you in an emergency. It may also be used to pass other information to you such as new Travel Advisories, notice of elections, and important information relevant to travellers and expatriates.

Registration must be self-motivated. There is no automatic registration when you get a passport, a visa or a job in PNG. Long term residents should regularly check to see if their registration is current.

If you wish to register or if you think that your registration may have lapsed please call the High Commission on +675 7090 0100 or send an e-mail to consular.portmoresby@dfat.gov.au to request a registration form. You can also register online at www.orao.dfat.gov.au. When doing so please include your email address.

For visa enquiries please send an email to the visa office immigration.port-moresby@dfat.gov.au or the visa service provider ttsportmoresby@ttsvisas.com.

If you are interested in learning more about the relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia, please take a look at our new booklet: Papua New Guinea and Australia: Near Neighbours, Global Partners.

Australian Federal Election 2019

The date for the 2019 Australian federal election has not yet been announced.The Australian High Commission in Port Moresby will* be offering in person voting for the 2019 Australian federal election. Members of the public must provide photo ID in order to gain access to the High Commission. ID is not required to vote.

Please refer here for more information.

*Locations in which in person voting will be offered may change at short notice, subject to unforeseen circumstances or security incidents.

Latest news

For the upcoming NSW State Election on Saturday 23 March 2019 there will not be a polling station at the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby. Any NSW registered voters can go to the NSW Electoral Commission Interstate or Overseas Voters page to find out how to vote in the election.

Hon Scott Morrison Prime Minister of Australia, Keynote Address to Asia Briefing Live - "The beliefs that guide us"
Joint statement between Australia and Papua New Guinea on strengthening relations
The Prime Ministers of Australia and Papua New Guinea recognise the critical importance of our bilateral relationship. Our two countries share a long history of close cooperation underpinned by common interests and deep community links.
Young radiographer screens for TB in Daru (Feature) “Women should not be afraid to try something new or grab an opportunity and make something out of it,” says Grace Mahabi, a radiographer at the Daru General Hospital in Western Province.
Launch of Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock garment (NASG) to enhance maternal health care in Papua New Guinea (Joint media release) National Department of Health in partnership with Obstetrics & Gynecology Society, UNICEF and the Australian Government will introduce the Non-pneumatic Anti Shock Garment (NASG) to enhance maternal health care in Papua New Guinea. The NASG is a pilot initiative of our “Saving Lives Spreading Smiles (SLSS)” project, supported by the Australian Government, to improve the management of post-partum hemorrhage towards reduction of high maternal mortality in PNG.
Young people learn new skills for employment (Feature) Two youth programs supported by Australia through the Papua New Guinea-Australia Partnership are helping local youth gain life skills and training to better equip them to secure employment and further their education.
Empowering women through a message of dignity and equality – Reverend Dr Seforosa Carroll A church leader’s passion to have gender equality integrated into teaching curricula in theological colleges in the Pacific came to fruition in 2016 with the introduction of Gender Equality Theology (GET).
Solar-powered rice mills having unexpected outcomes for Morobe families A Papua New Guinea-Australia Partnership supported solar powered-rice mill project in Morobe Province is helping to reduce the impact of violence in families.
2017 Foreign Policy White Paper