The Consulate raises awareness of Australia’s capabilities across a range of sectors, including the creative industries (film, music and fashion), innovation and technology, infrastructure, education, and tourism. In addition, the Consulate-General in Los Angeles manages the annual G’Day USA program, which brings together business, academia and policy makers to showcase Australia as an innovative and high-quality partner for the US, build people to people links, and enhance dialogue on shared priorities such as cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, defence industries and innovation.
Follow the Australian Consulate-General Los Angeles on Facebook and Twitter and sign up to receive our newsletters with regular updates from the Consulate by emailing losa.publicdiplomacy@dfat.gov.au.
Job Vacancy: The Australian Consulate-General Los Angeles is currently accepting applications for the role of Receptionist/Passports Officer. This locally-engaged position provides receptionist services including clerical, financial and administrative duties, provides assistance to Australian citizens with Australian travel documents, and liaises with Canberra, Washington and other offices as required. Applications close 16 April 2019. For application information, and position documentation, please click here.
Public Holidays: Please note that The Australian Consulate-General Los Angeles will be closed on Friday 19 April for Good Friday and Monday 22 April for Easter Monday. The office will re-open for normal hours on Tuesday 23 April.
The Consulate-General will also be closed Thursday 25 April for ANZAC Day, and the office will re-open for normal hours on Friday 26 April.
If you require consular assistance, please contact the 24-hour consular emergency hotline on +61 2 6261 3305.
Australian Federal Election 2019
The 2019 Australian federal election will be held on Saturday 18 May 2019. If you are an eligible Australian citizen living overseas you can still participate, but you need to be enrolled.
To enrol, check or update your enrolment details visit www.aec.gov.au. The deadline for enrolling or updating your details for the federal election is 8pm, Thursday 18 April (Australian time in the electorate you’re enrolled).
The Australian Consulate-General Los Angeles will be offering in-person early voting from Monday 13 May 2019 until Friday 17 May 2019, between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm. Alternatively, you can apply for a postal vote online now at www.aec.gov.au.
You will not require ID to vote, but you will need government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver's licence) to access the Consulate.
If you are overseas and unable to vote, complete an overseas notification form and return it to the AEC. Being overseas is a valid reason for not voting.
Information in other languages can be found at www.aec.gov.au/translated.
ANZAC Day 2019
Join the Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand for the ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Service Los Angeles and the ANZAC Day Commemorative Service San Diego, both on Thursday, 25 April 2019. For more information, and registration, please click here.
G'Day USA
Strengthening the relationship between Australia and the United States in Business, Innovation & Culture.
Australian aid
Promoting prosperity, reducing poverty, enhancing stability.
