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Welcome to the Australian High Commission website. The High Commission in Malta tries to ensure that this site is a useful and informative resource for both Australians and Maltese about Australia's wide-ranging interests in Malta.
Australia and Malta enjoy a warm and productive partnership based on shared values and interests, underpinned by strong people-to-people links.
Strong ties of immigration and history between Australia and Malta form the basis of the bilateral relationship. The Maltese migrant community in Australia, the largest outside of Malta, has contributed greatly to the development of a multicultural Australia. This important connection is supported by bilateral agreements covering social security, double taxation, health services, air services and a working holiday maker scheme.
Australia and Malta are both strongly committed to the United Nations and share common interests through membership of the Commonwealth. The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce AC, made a State Visit to Malta from 13-15 November 2008 and Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith visited in July 2009. The former President of Malta, His Excellency Dr. Edward Fenech Adami KUOM, made a State Visit to Australia from 21-28 February 2009, accompanied by Foreign Minister Dr. Tonio Borg.
It was my great pleasure to present my Credentials to His Excellency Dr. George Abela, President of Malta, on 17 December. During my time as High Commissioner I intend to continue to foster the strong ties and friendly cooperation that has characterised the relationship between our two countries for many years.
Anne Quinane
Australian High Commissioner
