Ambassador to Palau

Today I announce the appointment of Mr Toby Sharpe as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Palau.

Australia and the Republic of Palau enjoy a close relationship. Australia was one of the first countries to recognise Palau’s independence and establish diplomatic relations 30 years ago.

Australia will continue to work in partnership with Palau, including to boost air connectivity with the Palau Paradise Express, promoting tourism, trade and stronger people to people links.

As part of the Pacific family, Australia and Palau are working together to achieve our shared vision of a peaceful, stable, prosperous, and unified Pacific.

Mr Sharpe is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently First Secretary, Australian Embassy, Beijing.

He has also previously served overseas with the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, Honiara.

I thank outgoing Ambassador Richelle Turner for her contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in Palau since 2020.