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We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in China overall.
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For Australians requiring urgent consular assistance after hours, please telephone the Embassy main switch number on (010) 5140 4111 and press “1” and you will be transferred to the Consular Emergency Centre.
Alternatively, you can telephone the Consular Emergency Centre directly on 61 2 6261 3305
News and Speeches
Board appointments to foundations for relations with China and Japan
(2 November 2024) Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(3 November 2024) Media release from Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell.
2024 Australia-China Defence Coordination Dialogue
(17 October 2024) Media release from Department of Defence.
Senate President to lead first parliamentary delegation to China in five years
(10 October 2024) Media release from President of the Senate Sue Lines.
Resumption of live rock lobster trade with China
(10 October 2024) Joint media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Julie Collins.
(7 October 2024) Media statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Opinion piece: Opportunity comes from engagement, not estrangement
(27 September 2024) Opinion piece from Treasurer of Australia Jim Chalmers.
(27 September 2024) Media release from the Treasury of Australia.
Meeting with Chinese counterparts in Beijing
(26 September 2024) Media release from Treasurer of Australia Jim Chalmers.
Opening remarks to meeting with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi
(24 September 2024) Opening remarks from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
8th Australia-China Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change
(30 August 2024) Joint media release from Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek.
Opening remarks at the eighth Australia-China High Level Dialogue
(16 August 2024) Speech from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Eighth Australia-China High Level Dialogue
(15 August 2024) Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
(6 August 2024) Media release from National Foundation for Australia - China Relations.
Climate cooperation the next step in stabilising relations
(21 July 2024) Media release from Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
Monash Suzhou Graduation Address
(22 June 2024) Speech from Australian Ambassador Scott Dewar.
Marking the 8th Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award
(12 July 2024) Media release from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
50 Years of protecting Australia from dangerous nuclear proliferation
(10 July 2024) Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Fee increase for international students part of July 1 migration reforms
(1 July 2024) Joint media release from Minister for Education Jason Clare, Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security Clare O’Neil and Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles.
The Governor-General's Swearing-in speech, Parliament House, Canberra
(1 July 2024) Speech transcript from Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
New Governor-General Sam Mostyn sworn in
(1 July 2024) Media release from Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Embassy Opening Hours
The Embassy will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday except for public holidays.
Australians requiring advice or assistance from the consular section may call during business hours from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday.
Please note: Passport Applications: Monday-Friday 9:00 – 12:00 and Notarial Services: Monday-Friday 14:00 – 15:30 by making appointment.
