List of ambassadors of Australia to Nepal

The Australian Ambassador to Nepal is the Australian Government's foremost diplomatic representative in Nepal. The Ambassador resides in Kathmandu.[1]

Ambassador of Australia to Nepal
Incumbent
Peter Budd
since 2017
StyleHis Excellency
Inaugural holderR.S. Laurie (resident in New Delhi)
Formation1970

Between 1970 and April 1984, Australian representation was carried out by a non-resident Ambassador based in the Australian High Commission in New Delhi. The Australian Embassy in Kathmandu was opened in April 1984.[2] According to the Australian Government, the diplomatic mission was opened to improve consular services for Australians in Nepal and to facilitate the delivery of the Australian aid program to the country.[3]

List of heads of mission

Ambassadors to Nepal, resident in New Delhi

Resident Ambassadors to Nepal
  • A.J. Sever (1985–1986)
  • Diane Johnstone (1986–1989)[4][5]
  • L.B. Douglas (1990–1994)
  • A. O'Keeffe (1994–1996)
  • Brendan Doran (1996–1999)
  • Crispin Conroy (1999–2002)[6]
  • Keith Gardner (2003–2006)[7]
  • Graeme Lade (2006–2009)[8]
  • Susan Grance (2009–2013)[9]
  • Glenn White (2013–2017)[10]
  • Peter Budd (2017+)[11][12]

References
  1. CA 8005: Australian Embassy, Nepal [Kathmandu], National Archives of Australia, retrieved 19 April 2015
  2. "Embassy to open in Nepal". The Canberra Times. 16 March 1984. p. 11.
  3. "X - Diplomatic and Consular Relations" (PDF), Australian Year Book of International Law: 457, 1987, archived (PDF) from the original on 17 June 2012, retrieved 4 February 2017
  4. Cole, Kerry (5 May 1986). "Her Excellency to take upgraded post in Nepal". The Canberra Times. p. 3.
  5. Davis, Peter (31 May 1989). "Trekking ambassador takes responsibility in her stride". The Canberra Times. p. 27.
  6. Downer, Alexander (19 August 1999). "Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador To Nepal" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  7. Downer, Alexander (22 July 2002). "Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Nepal" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  8. Downer, Alexander (28 October 2005). "Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Nepal" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  9. Smith, Stephen (22 January 2009). "Diplomatic appointment - Ambassador to Nepal" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015.
  10. Carr, Bob (11 March 2013). "Ambassador to Nepal" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
  11. "Ambassador to Nepal". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  12. "Ambassador to Nepal". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
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