Australian High Commission

Malta

High Commission address: Ta’ Xbiex Terrace, Ta’ Xbiex - Telephone: 2133 8201 - Fax: 2134 4059

Australian High Commission, Malta

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.

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. Trade and investment, and cooperation in education, are further dimensions of the relationship.

Many wounded ANZACs were evacuated to Malta from Gallipoli in 1915, when Malta earned the title "Nurse of the Mediterraean". A number of them found their last resting place on Maltese shores, creating yet another link between our two countries.

His Excellency the President of Malta, Dr George Abela KUOM, and Mrs Abela made a State Visit to Australia in March 2011, accompanied by the Hon. Dolores Cristina, Minister for Education, Employment and the Family. Former Australian Foreign Minister, the Hon. Stephen Smith MP, now Minister for Defence, visited Malta in July 2009. In February of that year former President of Malta, His Excellency Dr Edward Fenech Adami KUOM, and Mrs Fenech Adami made a State Visit to Australia following the State Visit to Malta by the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, and Mr Michael Bryce AM in November 2008. President Emeritus Fenech Adami was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister the Hon. Dr Tonio Borg who also made an earlier visit in 2007. The Prime Minister of Malta, the Hon. Dr Lawrence Gonzi KUOM, visited Australia in July 2007.

Anne Quinane
Australian High Commissioner

ANZAC Day 2012

The 2012 ANZAC Day Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at Pietà Military Cemetery on 25 April 2012 from 10.00am. All interested persons are cordially invited to attend the Service and should plan to arrive by 9.45am. Due to the limited availability of seating and shade at the Cemetery, attendees are advised to bring a hat and/or umbrella and sunscreen. Military medals may be worn.

Employment Opportunities

The High Commission is currently not employing additional staff.

MEDAC Alumni Association Lecture 2011

In May 2011, the High Commissioner delivered the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MEDAC) Alumni Association lecture. Founded in 2006, the MEDAC Alumni Association has over 700 members from more than 50 countries worldwide.

Plant a tree in Malta!

The Australian High Commission is pleased to support the Government of Malta's 34U Campaign. 34U is an afforestation initiative aimed at promoting climate change awareness and reversing centuries of deforestation across the Maltese Islands.

In March of 2010 the High Commission sponsored the planting of more than 100 olive trees in a designated afforestation site in the Ta' Qali national park, now known as 'Australia Grove'.

The High Commission encourages visiting Australians to participate in the 34U program by buying and planting a tree in aid of Malta's environment.

Every tree planted will be identified by a wooden tag bearing the name of the sponsor. A photo commemorating the planting will also be taken.

For further information, please contact the Ministry of Resources and Rural Affairs in Malta, or visit www.mrra.gov.mt.