Australian Embassy
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

About Us

About Australia

General Information

Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.

With spectacular landscapes and a rich ancient culture, Australia is a land like no other. It is the earth's sixth-largest country in land area and is the only nation to govern an entire continent.

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Australia in Brief Publication:

Australia in Brief provides an authoritative overview of Australia's history, the land, its people and their way of life. It also looks at Australia's economic, scientific and cultural achievements and its foreign, trade and defence policies.

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Foreign Policy

A comprehensive outline of the various strands of Australia’s foreign policy can be viewed via the website of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Trade Policy

The Australian Government's ambitious trade policy is geared towards increasing economic activity and getting a fair deal for Australia in the international marketplace. This all adds up to more jobs, more choice for consumers, and a higher standard of living for all Australians.

Access to Australian Government information and services.

Opening Hours

The Embassy is open from 8:30am until 4.00pm Sunday to Thursday except for public holidays.

See Contact Us for information on how to reach us.

2024 Public Holidays for the Embassy:

 

01 January 2024                             Monday                        New Year’s Day

25 January 2024                             Thursday                     Australia Day (in lieu)

31 March 2024                                 Sunday                         Easter Sunday

01 April 2024                                    Monday                        Easter Monday

10 April 2024                                    Wednesday                 Eid Al Fitr*

11 April 2024                                    Thursday                      Eid Al Fitr*

01 May 2024                                     Wednesday                  Labour Day

16 June 2024                                   Sunday                           Eid Al Adha*

17 June 2024                                   Monday                          Eid Al Adha*

15 September 2024                      Sunday                           Prophet’s Birthday

25 December 2024                        Wednesday                  Christmas Day

26 December 2024                        Thursday                       Boxing Day

29 December 2024                        Sunday                           Additional DFAT Public Holiday (in lieu)

30 December 2024                        Monday                          Additional DFAT Public Holiday

 

Those marked * are subject to change by Jordanian authorities