September 2011, when Paraguay opened an embassy in Canberra, with diplomats Esteban Bedoya and Yuli Kujawa present until 2014.

[6] The colony was officially founded on 28 September 1893 as Colonia Nueva Australia and comprised 238 adults and children.

[7] Bilateral trade between Australia and Paraguay is small, reflecting on deals happening at times rather than continuous arrangements of supply.

[8] Australian companies with existing interests in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay may find that the close commercial ties that these countries have with Paraguay may facilitate entry into the Paraguayan market.

This organisation works closely with the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires to facilitate and encourage trade and investment between the two countries.