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The Chancellery consists of the team of advisors that assists the Ambassador, the official representative of the French government in Australia in all areas, with all his functions. The role of the political advisors is to inform the French government of the evolution in the political, economic and social situations in Australia as it relates to France and its interests, to explain and put forward French positions and to work with Australian authorities to pursue common objectives on the international stage.

The political advisors carry out their duties in close collaboration with the Embassy’s other services, which they coordinate. In the case that the Ambassador is absent, the first political counsellor, Julie Le Saos, fulfils their role as head of mission in the role of a ‘Chargé d’Affaires’.

Contact : (02) 6216 0100; information.camberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

As the Embassy’s representative, the Press Office communicates France’s official positions on various matters to the Australian media. It also responds to questions from Australian media about events in France, as needed.

It acts as the intermediary for all contact between media and the Ambassador.

It aims to represent all aspects of contemporary France—institutional, economic, scientific, cultural, social and athletic—on its website and by publishing specific documents, upon request.

Lastly, it reports to the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs on the way major news stories are reported by local media, the image they present of France, and the changing media landscape.

Contact : (02) 6216 0150; presse.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Journalists with European accreditation must contact the Communication and Media Division of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, which is the only organization authorized to respond to such inquiries: presse.dcp@diplomatie.gouv.fr; 011 33 1 43 17 57 57.

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Attached to the French Embassy, the Regional Economic Service operates as an external service of the French Treasury. The Regional Economic Service in Canberra monitors the economic and financial situation of Australia (the country is ranked AAA), within its regional environment, as well as the ways to foster bilateral trade and investments. It analyzes and informs of the Australian positions adopted in international fora and in the framework of multilateral negotiations and promotes exchanges between administrations and the business community. It identifies possible barriers for French companies to access the Australian market in order to negotiate their lifting, in coordination with the European authorities and the Business France office in Sydney.

The office also directs the macroeconomic and financial analysis of New-Zealand as well as of the following South Pacific island countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Cook Islands, Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Federated Stated of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. It also helps to promote the integration of New Caledonia in its regional environment.

Contact: (02) 6216 0116;canberra@dgtresor.gouv.fr

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In a changing world, culture, education, sciences has a greater role to play than ever, providing a space for dialogue, a resource for discussions, the expression of citizenship and of ideas, of genius and of creation. Those three areas —situated at the heart of our diplomacy— are the influential factors behind our fruitful and economically prosperous relationship.

Contact : (02) 6216 0136

 Cultural Affairs: culture.canberra-amba(a)diplomatie.gouv.fr ;
 Education: education.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr;
 Sciences: science.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

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Au regard des intérêts communs entre la France et l’Australie dans le domaine agricole, un poste d’attaché a été crée en décembre 2021.

L’agriculture française en quelques chiffres :

 des hommes - 516 000 exploitations agricoles en France, en 2010

 Un territoire - 16 % des terres agricoles de l’Union européenne

 des entreprises - Plus de 516 000 petites unités à dominante familiale

 une production - Premier pays producteur agricole de l’Union européenne

 le commerce extérieur - L’agroalimentaire, une valeur sûre pour la France

 un revenu agricole - Déficit de croissance de l’activité agricole en France

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Le service Agricole de l’Ambassade de France à Canberra a pour mission de suivre et d’analyser les politiques agricoles et alimentaires australiennes, pour le compte des autorités françaises, au regard du contexte politique et de la situation économique du pays.

Plus particulièrement, ce service s’attache à suivre les évolutions des secteurs tels que l’agriculture, la forêt, l’industrie agro-alimentaire. Il représente les autorités françaises dans les négociations commerciales et sanitaires impliquant ces secteurs entre la France et l’Australie.

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Under the Ambassador’s authority, the Defence Attaché answers to the Ministry of Armed Forces and, as such, acts as representative of the Ministry’s various authorities in Canada. The Defence Attaché is Head of the Defence Mission.

The Defence Mission in Australia contributes to the preservation, development and promotion of France’s defence interests, with local authorities as well as local representatives of foreign countries and organizations. As a general rule, it covers the three main areas of defence: National defence policy, Military cooperation and Arms relations.

Contact : (02) 6216 0100; information.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

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Based at the Embassy of France in Canberra since January 14, 2019, the New Caledonia Delegation is headed by the Official Representative of New Caledonia to Australia. The role of the New Caledonia Delegation consists in reinforcing the political dialogue between New Caledonia and Australia, and growing cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, culture and education, and science and innovation.

For all matters related to consular affairs, please visit the website of Consulate General of France in Sydney