How many Australian diplomats are there?

Australian diplomatic missions today number at over 100, although the number of Australian diplomats overseas has dramatically been reduced.

Does Australia have an embassy in Nigeria?

Welcome to the Australian High Commission, Abuja The Australian High Commission opened in Lagos shortly before independence in 1960 and we recently celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations with Nigeria. We moved to Abuja in 2003.

Who is Australia in alliance with?

The Australian-American alliance is fifty years old. The ANZUS Treaty which was signed by the United States, Australia and New Zealand on 1 September 1951, and came into force on 29 April 1952, is the security element of a broader relationship between the United States and Australia.

How much does a diplomat earn Australia?

The diplomat salary in Australia falls within the range of A$51k to A$81k per year. The average diplomatic service officer salary in Australia is AU$70,500 / year or an equivalent of AU$24.34 / hour. A diplomat in his early career (1 to 4 years of experience) earns an average compensation of AU$24.21/hour.

What do Australian diplomats do?

Diplomatic service officers work for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT), either in Australia or abroad. They promote and protect Australia’s interests and citizens overseas, and provide advice and support to ministers developing foreign policy.

What is the name of Australian Embassy in Nigeria?

Australian Consulate, Lagos, Nigeria.

Is there Australian Embassy in Lagos?

Contact details for the Australian consulate in Lagos The consulate of Australia in Lagos is located at 1 Alfred Rewane Road (formerly Kingsway), Falomo in Ikoyi and can be contacted by telephone on 1 817 9492 and 803 300 7291 as well as by email [email protected].

Who is Australia’s best friend?

In 2017, a major poll showed that New Zealand was considered Australia’s “best friend”, a position previously held by the United States.

Is Australian military powerful?

Although the ADF’s 58,206 full-time active-duty personnel and 29,560 active reservists as of 2020 make it the largest military in Oceania, it is smaller than most Asian military forces.

Is Australia a NATO?

Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea are not NATO members but are considered to be friendly “partners” of the alliance through their security arrangements with key NATO members Britain and the US.

What qualifications do you need to be a diplomat?

Although educational requirements for diplomats are not specific or standardized, an undergraduate degree, at minimum, is common. Most hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, History, or another related discipline. They typically include foreign language courses in their studies.