![]() The sending state must include all of the following with the nomination: To minimise the possibility of a conflict of interest, either real or perceived, the appointment of Federal or State/Territory Government office holders as honorary consuls is not considered appropriate. be readily available to provide routine services to consular clients and accessible at all times to deal with emergencies.reside in a major centre (preferably a capital city) in the consular district.be able to communicate and maintain good relations with the authorities in the consular district.enjoy a good reputation in the local community.be Australian citizens or permanent residents.3.2.2 Honorary consul nominationsīefore an honorary consul nomination can be approved, Protocol Branch liaises with the police and other authorities in each state or territory encompassed by the consular district to ensure that they have no objections to the proposed appointment. Approval for the honorary consul must be requested at the same time (see below). ![]() Officials currently accredited as Honorary Consuls-General may keep the title until the end of their tenure.įor posts to be headed by honorary consuls, the note verbale (see above) must also specify the location of the office the telephone and email details of the honorary consul and proposed business hours. For new posts to be headed by career consuls, acceptance of the head of post and other staff is managed through the visa and accreditation processes outlined in chapter 4.įrom August 2023, the Australian Government does not accept new appointments with the title ‘Honorary Consul-General’ or the promotion of ‘Honorary Consul’ to ‘Honorary Consul-General’. The sending state must provide a note verbale detailing the reasons for opening a post the functions to be performed, for example issuing passports and visas, notarial acts and consular assistance expected caseload proposed staffing arrangements and jurisdiction. The process of establishing a new consulate can take up to three months. The establishment of a new consular post in Australia – whether staffed by career or honorary consular officers – requires the prior consent of the Australian Government, which must give its approval of the location, classification and jurisdiction. Defence Attaché (for non-Commonwealth countries)/Defence Adviser (Commonwealth countries).Minister/Minister-Counsellor/Counsellor. ![]()
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