Australia in The Philippines

Countering emerging security threats, including online extremism and the abuse of technology, is a priority for .

Through practical policy responses, we are working together to respond to the security challenges of the digital age.

⚠️ Scammers are telling people to mail their passport to the Australian Department of Home Affairs or the Australian Embassy in the Philippines to get a visa to work in Australia.

The Australian Government issues electronic visas and does not use passport stickers or labels. We will NEVER ask you to send your physical passport in the mail as part of a visa application.

If someone tells you otherwise, it’s a scam.

Read more to stay informed and protect yourself: https://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Stay_safe_from_visa_scams.html

alumni are partnering across sectors to support the 🇵🇭 clean energy transition.

Through shared expertise and cooperation, Australian-educated Filipinos are driving practical solutions to expand renewable energy and build green skills that create jobs and lower energy costs.

are using science to improve weather forecasting and natural disaster preparedness.

Over the last two weeks, the Royal Australian Navy and Philippine Navy conducted Exercise LUMBAS, which brought together experts in meteorology and hydrography to map seabeds in order to forecast tsunami impacts and integrate weather forecasting — ensuring safer vessel navigation and sea trade.

are working together to advance women’s economic equality through evidence based policies and stronger care systems. 🇦🇺🤝🇵🇭

Deputy Ambassador Nicholas Kay led the launch of reports on gender norms and the care economy, highlighting how social norms and care demands could impact a woman’s ability to work, and how improving this requires both public and private support.

are working together to support economic growth and reduce poverty.

🇦🇺 Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown met with the 🇵🇭 Secretary of Economy, Planning and Development Arsenio Balisacan to discuss our longstanding development cooperation.

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are working together to support infrastructure development in the Philippines.

🇦🇺 Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown met with 🇵🇭 Secretary of Transportation Giovanni Lopez to discuss shared priorities and opportunities in the transport sector that support inclusive economic growth.

🇦🇺 & 🇵🇭: “Even in challenging times, our nations stand together in solidarity and compassion.”

Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown met Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines Secretary Lazaro to discuss Australia's support in response to the recent earthquake in Mindanao and our shared priorities for the Strategic Partnership.

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