Minister’s Roundtable with Pacific and Timor-Leste Heads of Mission on PALM Scheme

Hon. Amanda Rishworth, Australia’s Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, has invited Pacific and Timor-Leste Heads of Mission to attend the biannual Minister’s Roundtable focused on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme (PALM) scheme.

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between VCCI and KADIN Indonesia in Canberra, Australia.

The Vanuatu High Commission was pleased to witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Kamar Dagang dan Industri Indonesia (KADIN Indonesia) in Canberra, Australia, marking the official entry into force of the agreement between the two Chambers.

The Acting High Commissioner Meets designate Argentine Ambassador accredited to Vanuatu with residents Canberra, Australia.

The Acting High Commissioner recently met with His Excellency Mr Maximo GOWLAND, Ambassador of Argentina to discuss areas of mutual interest and to further enhance bilateral relations between Vanuatu and Argentina.

Official Launch of the Vanuatu High Commission Website

The Vanuatu High Commission is pleased to announce the official launch of its website on Sunday, 22 February 2026.

The launch of the website marks an important milestone in strengthening communication, transparency, and engagement with Vanuatu citizens, stakeholders, and partners in Australia and beyond. The platform will serve as a central source of information on consular services, bilateral relations, official announcements, trade and investment opportunities, and community updates.

Labour Attaché Mr. Kuautonga Conducts Welfare Visit to Griffith to Support PALM Workers

A recent visit to Griffith, New South Wales by the Labour Attaché was carried out as part of a welfare response following several concerns raised with the High Commission.

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