The first ever consular podcast, hosted by Suzanne Stein, Director CCD, chatting with two members of the Bangkok Consular team - Giselle Bucello (First Secretary/Consul) and Prince (Seithapol Kraichomsom) (Consular Assistant) talks about going on your first prison visit, including for experienced staff wishing to refresh their understanding of the prison visit process. The podcast includes an excerpt of a discussion held with Peter Grete, an Australian journalist held for over 400 days in an Egyptian prison between 2014 an 2015. The excepts provide a real insight into the thoughts from a consular client perspective and the bureaucracy challenges. The ‘World of Consular’ podcast series unpacks some of the many issues consular officers deal with when providing consular services to Australians in challenging situations overseas. The four podcasts discuss subject matter issues important to anyone working in the consular space, and provides helpful advice to build your ‘consular tradecraft’ for those just dipping their toes in, even if only briefly. The host and guests are all very experienced consular officers with significant years of service in Canberra and at post.

This episode focuses on the ‘grey’ of the consular role as not everything we do is straightforward, clearcut or ‘black and white’. Every consular case is different, and therefore requires a different response, and sometimes a creative response. This podcast is hosted by Suzanne Stein, Director CCD, chatting with Louise Male, currently the Director in Consular Operations Branch. The ‘World of Consular’ podcast series unpacks some of the many issues consular officers deal with when providing consular services to Australians in challenging situations overseas. The four podcasts discuss subject matter issues important to anyone working in the consular space, and provides helpful advice to build your ‘consular tradecraft’ for those just dipping their toes in, even if only briefly. The host and guests are all very experienced consular officers with significant years of service in Canberra and at post.

This episode is focused on the challenges of preparing on your first posting, with so much to do before you go on posting. This episode is for the benefit of all officers going to post who may have consular duty responsibilities (including LES). This episode is hosted by Suzanne Stein, Director CCD, chatting with Tricia Martino, a Director in the Consular Operations Branch. The ‘World of Consular’ podcast series unpacks some of the many issues consular officers deal with when providing consular services to Australians in challenging situations overseas. The four podcasts discuss subject matter issues important to anyone working in the consular space, and provides helpful advice to build your ‘consular tradecraft’ for those just dipping their toes in, even if only briefly. The host and guests are all very experienced consular officers with significant years of service in Canberra and at post.

This episode focuses on the challenges of dealing with difficult clients, including working with clients who are experiencing mental health issues. The number of Australians experiencing mental health issues has continued to grow over recent years, which may be exacerbated should they experience challenges in an overseas environment. An Annex is provided to this episode, to provide some tips and tricks for conversation starters with clients in such circumstances. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Stein, Director CCD, chatting with Sue Flanagan, the Director of the Consular Emergency Centre (CEC). The ‘World of Consular’ podcast series unpacks some of the many issues consular officers deal with when providing consular services to Australians in challenging situations overseas. The four podcasts discuss subject matter issues important to anyone working in the consular space, and provides helpful advice to build your ‘consular tradecraft’ for those just dipping their toes in, even if only briefly. The host and guests are all very experienced consular officers with significant years of service in Canberra and at post.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.

On 15 October 2023, an Australian-assisted departure was undertaken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Australian Crisis Response Team worked with the United States of America, Denmark and the United Kingdom teams to perform consular activities coordinating assisted flights for Australians.

On 14 October 2023, an Australian-assisted departure was undertaken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Australian Embassy staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand and Canada to secure seats on several flights.

On 15 October 2023, an Australian-assisted departure was undertaken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Australian Embassy staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, coordinating assisted flights for Australians.

On 15 October 2023, an Australian-assisted departure was undertaken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Australian Embassy staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, coordinating assisted flights for Australians.

On 15 October 2023, an Australian-assisted departure was undertaken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Australian Embassy staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, coordinating assisted flights for Australians.

On 15 October 2023, an Australian-assisted departure was undertaken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Australian Embassy staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, coordinating assisted flights for Australians.

On 17 October 2023, Australian-assisted departures were undertaken in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Australian Representative Office in Ramallah staff worked with the Australian Crisis Response Team to perform consular activities, and assisted departures, coordinating with our friends from New Zealand to send Australian and New Zealand nationals home.