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.
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.
About the Australian Representative Office, Ramallah (ARO)
The Australian Representative Office in Ramallah was established in September 2000. The Office facilitates Australia’s relationships Palestine and enhances Australia’s support for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
The Office oversees the implementation of Australia’s substantial development assistance program in Palestine and enables Australia to keep abreast of developments on the ground. It also helps Australia to achieve other regional objectives, including support for good governance and democracy. It facilitates the expansion of our commercial contacts.
The Australian Representative Office is unable to offer direct consular assistance or assistance with immigration issues (including issuing passports and visas). For consular assistance in the West Bank and Gaza please contact the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv. Assistance with immigration issues may be obtained from the Australian Embassies in Tel Aviv, Amman or Cairo.
Notarial services (legalising documents)
Operations at our Ramallah Office are temporarily suspended. For Notarial services, please contact the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv or Australian Embassy in Jordan.
Public Holidays 2026
- 1 January, Thursday, New Year’s Day
- 26 January, Monday, Australia Day
- 20 March, Friday, Eid al Fitr*
- 23 March, Monday, Eid Al Fitr*
- 3 April, Friday, Good Friday
- 6 April, Monday, Easter Monday
- 27 May, Wednesday, Eid Al Adha*
- 28 May, Thursday, Eid Al Adha*
- 15 June, Monday, King’s Birthday in lieu
- 25 December, Friday, Christmas Day
- 28 December, Monday, Boxing Day in lieu
- 29 December, Tuesday, Additional DFAT Public Holiday
- 30 December, Wednesday, Additional DFAT Public Holiday
- 24 December, Thursday, Additional DFAT Public Holiday
*Eid holidays are subject to change as they are determined by the sighting of the moon.