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The Australian Embassy and Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Vienna, is accredited to Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, and to the International Organisations in Vienna.
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Latest News and Events
Promoting Trade and Investment Opportunities in Australia: roundtable events with business in Austria, Hungary and Slovenia
In April and June 2025, the Australian Embassy cooperated with key stakeholders in Vienna (Austria), Budapest (Hungary) and Ljubljana (Slovenia) to host three business roundtable events, focused on promoting trade and investment opportunities in Australia. These events brought together a diverse group of prominent companies in Austria, Hungary and Slovenia, with either an existing presence in, or an interest in expanding to the Australian market. These commercial advocacy activities provided a valuable opportunity to network, gain expert insights and exchange views and experiences on doing business in Australia.
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with participants particularly appreciating the opportunity to hear insights from business and government into the Australian market, the legislative framework and Australia’s priority sectors. For more information, see here.
Caption: Business events held in Vienna, Budapest and Ljubljana, in cooperation with local partners, demonstrated the growing importance and potential for deepening Australia’s trade relationship with Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and other partners in Europe. © Australian Embassy
Graz school shooting
The Australian Embassy is deeply saddened by the devastating shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz on 10 June.
On behalf of Australia, we send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and everyone impacted by this tragedy.
Australia stands with Austria at this difficult time.
Diplomats for Equality Vienna Celebrates the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on 17 May 2025
17 May marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
On IDAHOBIT, and every day, Australia stands in solidarity with the global LGBTQIA+ community. Together with our diplomatic colleagues in Vienna, we celebrate this year’s theme – “The Power of Communities” – which honours the strength, diversity and resilience of LGBTQIA+ individuals and the communities, organisations, and allies who work tirelessly to defend human rights and promote equality. We remain deeply committed to building a world where everyone can live freely, authentically, and with dignity – regardless of who they are or whom they love.
Read our joint IDAHOBIT statement here.
Media release by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs - 13 May 2025
The International Civil Aviation Organization Council has found Russia responsible under international law for the downing of MH17.
Read the full media release by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, here.
ANZAC Day 2025
To mark ANZAC Day 2025, the Australian and New Zealand Embassies will be hosting a joint commemorative Dawn Service in Vienna on Friday 25 April.
Please join us at this year’s commemoration venue Belvedere 21 (Museum of Contemporary Art), Arsenalstraße 1, 1030 Vienna, at 5:30 am with the commemoration to start at 5:45 am. Breakfast will be served in the foyer of the Museum of Contemporary Art at the conclusion of the Dawn Service.
Should you wish to attend, please register at [email protected] by Thursday 17 April 2025.
Australian Government Statement on Bosnia and Herzegovina - 16 March 2025
The Australian Government is concerned by recent developments that destabilise Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national institutions and inflame ethnic tensions.
Australia recognised Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 1992, shortly after its independence. We continue to strongly support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitutional order, as well as its continued peace and multi-ethnic character.
We welcome all efforts to build and maintain stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the implementation of the 1995 Dayton Peace accord, overseen by the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We call on all political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to act in the interest of all citizens, and to respect and comply with the decisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s institutions including the Constitutional Court.
Australian Foreign Minister Visit to Vienna - 24 to 26 January 2025
Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, visited Vienna from 24 to 26 January to reiterate Australia’s commitment to working closely with the multilateral organisations in Vienna, and to the bilateral relationship with Austria.
The Minister’s visit program included meetings with Austria’s Chancellor Schallenberg and Labour and Economy Minister Kocher. Minister Wong also met with UNODC Executive Director Ghada Fathi Waly, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, and former OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid. A highlight of the visit was an Australia Day reception at the Federation of Industries, with Australian operatic soprano Alexandra Flood performing the Australian and Austrian national anthems. Read more.
An Australian Evening at Augarten
On 8 October 2024, Ambassador Ian Biggs and Dr Christine Biggs OAM hosted an "Australian Evening at Augarten."
Guests were invited to wander the Augarten greenhouse, savouring a true taste of Australia. We were proud to share some Australian culinary classics with our friends in Vienna, such as #DemocracySausages , kangaroo meat, #Vegemite, lamingtons, caramel slice, and pavlovas, and to showcase native Australian ingredients traditionally used by First Nations peoples, including wattleseed, lemon myrtle, and pepperberry. Guests also enjoyed some top-notch craft beer, wines, and award-winning gins, vodka and whisky all the way from Wollongong. Read more.
𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶plomatic Winter Bazaar in Sarajevo
On 7 December 2024, the Australian Embassy Vienna and Australian Consulate Sarajevo proudly hosted the Australia stall at the largest charity event in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A big 𝙩𝙝𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 to everyone who stopped by to say G'day and to help us raise funds for local children's charities. With the help of our incredible group of young volunteers, our stall was a vibrant, cheerful, and highly successful celebration of Aussie culture. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Australian community in Bosnia and Herzegovina for their invaluable support. See you all in 2025!
Austria-Australia Industry Roundtable on Clean Energy
On 27 June 2024, Ambassador Ian Biggs hosted an industry roundtable "Australia and Austria: Strategic Partners in Clean Energy".
The event was a significant step towards fostering collaboration and innovation in the clean energy sector between our two nations.
The roundtable provided a forum to discuss the clean energy opportunities driven by the Australian Government’s ‘Future Made in Australia’ package and to gain valuable insights on the green transition, particularly in the hydrogen sector, highlighting the potential for strategic partnerships and shared advancements. Together, Australia and Austria are committed to driving the transition to a sustainable and net-zero future.
