High Commissioner to Tuvalu

Today I announce the appointment of Mr David Charlton as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Tuvalu.

Australia and Tuvalu are longstanding partners with shared interests in a peaceful, safe and prosperous Pacific.

The historic entry into force of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty in August 2024 demonstrates a momentous step in the elevated partnership between our two countries.

Mr Charlton is currently working in the Pacific region as Executive Director of the Australia - Pacific Partnerships for Aviation Program (P4A).

In the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Charlton was most recently Director, Pacific Aviation Section. He also served as Acting Head of Mission at the Australian High Commission in Kiribati in early 2023.

I thank outgoing High Commissioner Brenton Garlick for his contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in Tuvalu since August 2023.