Mission Enhances U.S.–Australia Bilateral Web Resource

Canberra — 30 August 2007

The U.S. Mission to Australia is proud to announce the release of a newly-updated compendium of documents relating to the bilateral relationship between the United States and Australia. This archive features articles from both sides of the Pacific from 2001, including AUSMIN communiqués dating back to 1998, and aims to highlight the special relationship shared between our two countries. The resource has been completely reorganized and will continue to be updated by the Mission’s Information Resource Center as more documents become available.

Ambassador McCallum Speaks at the 2007 Banksia Gala Honoring Governor Schwarzenegger

Sydney — 20 July 2007

Ambassador McCallum delivers remarks during the 2007 Banksia Environmental Foundation Awards Gala, honoring California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger as this year’s recipient of the International Environmentalist Award.

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Acting Deputy Secretary Hargan Speaks at Sydney Institute

Sydney — 30 April 2007

Acting Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Eric Hargan spoke at the Sydney Institute on April 30^th about “Preparing for a Pandemic” to protect the health of a nations citizens.

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• Read the entire speech

Consular Web Chat

3:00pm to 4:00pm — 17 April 2007

Thank you to everyone who participated in the web chat! You can read a transcript of the chat if you missed it.

If had a question that was not answered in the chat, please send Non-Immigrant Visa questions to AmVisa@state.gov and your Immigrant Visa questions to SydneyIV@state.gov.

U.S. Welcomes Australian Forest and Climate Initiative

Washington, D.C. — 29 March 2007

The United States welcomes the announcement today by the Government of Australia regarding the establishment of a new Global Initiative on Forests and Climate. This ambitious initiative presents an important opportunity to help save the world's forests and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Australia will engage key countries and international organizations in the initiative to support new forest planting, limit destruction of the world's remaining forests, and promote sustainable forest management.

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Ambassador McCallum Speaks at the Sydney Institute

Sydney — 7 March 2007

On March 7^th, Ambassador McCallum delivered a speech at the Sydney Institute to an audience of more than 130 guests and journalists. The speech focused on the upcoming military commissions, the anniversary of the bombing of Darwin, and the U.S.–Australia Free Trade Agreement.

More information

• Ambassador McCallum’s Remarks as prepared for delivery
• Ambassador McCallum

Vice President Cheney in Australia

Sydney — 22 to 25 February 2007

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney visited Australia from February 22-25, 2007. The Vice President met with Prime Minister Howard, Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd, and other Australian government officials; spoke before the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue; met with Australian Defense Force personnel at the Victoria Barracks, and toured Sydney Harbour.

Follow the links below for transcripts of the Vice President’s remarks and interviews in Sydney:

• 24 February 2007: Vice President’s Remarks with Australian Prime Minister John Howard
• 23 February 2007: Interview of the Vice President by Greg Sheridan, the Australian
• 23 February 2007: Vice President’s Remarks with Australian Minister of Defense Brendan Nelson with Australian Defence Force Personnel
• 23 February 2007: Interview of the Vice President by Jonathan Karl, ABC News
• 23 February 2007: Vice President’s Remarks at a Breakfast Meeting of the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue
• 23 February 2007: Vice President Remarks to the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue

Consulate General Provides Overseas Study Information for High School Students

Sydney — 13 February 2007

Consulate General Sydney’s EducationUSA Advising Center participated in a “Study Overseas” information evening for high schools on Sydney’s north shore. The evening program, hosted by Ravenswood School for Girls, was attended by over 250 parents and students. The EducationUSA advisers provided an overview of the application process for undergraduate study in the U.S. and then spoke to students individually at their booth in the exhibition hall.