As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Embassy of Australia on Scott Circle in Washington, DC, it is also the last year we will spend in this building as it stands today.
The Embassy of Australia is unable to arrange tours of the White House for the Australian public. Washington, D.C. is one of the most memorable places to visit in the United States, with many of the attractions located in central Washington around the National Mall.
The Embassy was thrilled to host dancer, choreographer and speaker Amrita Hepi in celebration of this year’s NAIDOC theme “Because of Her, We Can”. Amrita spent 2 weeks in the USA visiting artists, institutions, funding bodies and policy makers.
The Embassy of Australia in partnership with the American Australian Association hosted the 2nd Annual Mateship Charity Golf Tournament to honour and remember our military heroes and celebrate the mateship between our two countries.
Australia lost a close friend with Senator John McCain’s passing. A former Presidential candidate and six-term Senator, a decorated war hero, a fighter pilot and champion of free trade, the military and veterans, the Senator was a titan.
The Embassy of Australia is seeking Registrations of Interest from Travel Management Companies that have the capability to expand services to Australia’s wider diplomatic missions throughout North and South America.
Australia and the US celebrated 100 Years of “Mateship” Wednesday 27 June with a service at the National Cathedral, followed by a special Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer.
Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP will visit Washington, DC from 21-24 February as part of the largest and most significant delegation of Australian government leaders and business leaders ever to visit the United States.
