List of diplomatic missions in Australia

The United States opened a consulate in Sydney in 1836, with other countries later following including Switzerland (1855), Germany (1879) and Japan (1896, in Townsville).

The period 1941-1945 saw additional legations opened by wartime allies China,[6][7] the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,[8] France[9] and the Netherlands[10] and the appointment of High Commissioners by New Zealand[11] and India.

[12] In 1946, Australia and the United States upgraded their diplomatic relations to ambassadorial level and exchanged ambassadors in September of that year.

Many countries have built their chanceries in distinctive architectural styles reflecting national traditions or aspirations.

Some countries have chosen not to establish an embassy in Canberra but instead operate a consulate in a major city, such as Melbourne and Sydney.