ABOUT US
Who we are
The European Union is represented in Australia by a Delegation in Canberra which was established in 1981 and is responsible for the conduct of official relations with Australia. The Delegation works closely with all the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States represented in Australia.
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The EU has a long tradition of finding imaginative ways to celebrate Europe Day in Australia, including lighting the sails of the Sydney Opera House with our colours.
Copyright: Daniel Boud
Delegation
Key Tasks
- To represent the European Union, as appropriate, in Australia.
- To enhance bilateral relations in the political, security, economic, commercial, environmental, social and cultural fields, including exploring new opportunities for cooperation.
- To inform the EU on all relevant developments in Australia.
- To promote and protect the EU's interests and values and raise awareness of the EU and its policies.
We do this by:
- Making and maintaining contact with key interlocutors across the political, media, economic, commercial, education, environmental, social and cultural fields at federal and state levels.
- Keeping interlocutors in Australia informed of developments in the EU.
- Undertaking public diplomacy activities to promote the EU's interests and engender a better understanding of EU affairs, its policies, purpose and aims.
- Facilitating the negotiation and implementation of bilateral agreements between the EU and Australia, through appropriate contacts and actions.
- Developing and encouraging initiatives that can strengthen the bilateral relationship.
The Delegation produces a free quarterly e-newsletter aimed at an Australian audience with business, political, and cultural interests in the EU, and it is active on social media.
Our Office
Mr. Gabriele VISENTIN
European Union Ambassador to Australia
Mr. Fedja ZLOBEC
Head of the Political, Press and Information Section
Human Rights Focal Point
tel: +61 2 6271 2777
Ms. Anne STEPPE-MOULIN
Assistant to the Ambassador
tel: +61 2 6271 2777
Ms. Joanna POCZTOWSKA
Head of the Trade and Economic Section
tel: +61 2 6271 2740
Ms. Audrey PICARD
Head of the Administration Section
Email: [email protected]
tel: +61 2 6271 2777