Australia in Tonga
Malo e lelei and welcome to the official website of the Australian High Commission in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga.
Australia and Tonga have a strong and enduring partnership, with over 50 years of formal diplomatic relations. This relationship is underpinned by deep personal, historical and cultural ties and shared values.
Through our development partnership we work towards a shared vision of a prosperous and resilient Tonga. In particular, Australia is supporting Tonga in strengthening health systems, and economic recovery from COVID-19, building resilience to natural disasters and climate change, and supporting gender equality and social inclusion.
We also have a shared interest in a secure, inclusive and resilient Pacific region, reflected in our close cooperation in maritime security, fisheries management, law enforcement and community policing through the Defence Cooperation Program and Tonga-Australia Policing Partnership.
I invite you to follow us on Facebook @australiaintonga to keep up to date with the latest news and activities of the Australian Government in Tonga. As well as visiting the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website for a broader outlook on Australia’s international relations.
Tu’a ‘ofa atu,
HE Rachael Moore
Australian High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga
Australian High Commission Contact information
Salote Road, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu
Phone: (+676) 20400
Email: [email protected]
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Voting in the 2023 Referendum
On 14 October 2023, Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum to alter the Constitution.
The Australian High Commission in Nuku’Alofa will be an in-person voting centre and postal vote collection centre.
All eligible Australians living in or visiting Tonga will be able to vote.
To be eligible to vote, you must be enrolled. Please ensure that your enrolment details are up to date at the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website.
In-person voting will be held at the High Commission in Nuku’Alofa from 2 October 2023 to 13 October, Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
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Date |
Opening Time |
Lunch Break |
Closing Time |
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02.10.23 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
03.10.23 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
04.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
05.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
06.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
07.10.2023 |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
|
08.102023 |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
|
09.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
10.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
11.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
12.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
|
13.10.2023 |
10:00am |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
4:00pm |
Further information about the referendum and voting overseas can be found at the following pages:
- Australian Electoral Commission (aec.gov.au)
- Referendum 2023 (aec.gov.au)
- Referendum 2023 - Your official referendum booklet (aec.gov.au)
- Voting Overseas (Smartraveller.gov.au)
