Public Affairs Section — Canberra

The Public Affairs Section staff work closely with other sections of the American Mission and with many Australian organizations to foster bilateral understanding.

The Public Affairs Section sponsors seminars, exhibits, speakers, and other programs where Australians and Americans can exchange ideas and information on economic issues, shared environmental concerns, American government and history, education, security, and a wide variety of other topics. The Public Affairs Section has offices in Canberra and Sydney.

U.S. Reference Service

In Australia, our Public Affairs offices maintain sophisticated U.S. Reference Services, where librarians use professional journals, database resources, and the Internet to provide current information to Australian government officials, university researchers, and other specialists. These centers do not stock books, magazines or newspapers for recreational reading.

Study in the U.S.

The Public Affairs Section facilitates U.S. educational advising for individuals interested in U.S. study options.

Media office

Visit the Media office page for recent releases and contact information.

Contact Information

Address

Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Canberra
National Press Club Building
16 National Circuit
Barton, ACT 2600

Telephone

(02) 6214-5872

Fax

(02) 6273-3051

Email

usrsaustralia@state.gov

Note: Please do not send visa questions to this email address. Visa questions should be directed to AMVISA@state.gov.

Last update: Wednesday, 25 March 2009 GMT+1100