High Commission of Malta in Australia

20/06/2026

The Mediterrane Film Festival is once again bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences from around the world, celebrating cinema in the unique setting of Malta.

Building on Malta's strong film legacy and its growing reputation as a premier filming destination, the festival highlights the power of cinema to connect cultures and bring international storytelling to Maltese audiences.

We are delighted to see Australian productions featured in this year's programme.

Beast of War
https://mediterrane.com/screenings/beast-of-war/
Moulin Rouge!
https://mediterrane.com/screenings/moulin-rouge/

Learn more about the festival:
https://mediterrane.com/festival-information/

We wish the festival, filmmakers and participants every success for what promises to be another outstanding celebration of international cinema.

Mediterrane Film Festival

17/06/2026

The European Union (EU) has announced that EU member-states and countries within the Schengen Area are expected to start operating the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) in the last quarter of 2026. Once in place, ETIAS will be required for visa-free travel to 30 European countries, including Malta. Further information on ETIAS can be found on the EU official website at the following links:

-> https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply

-> https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/ltr/about-etias/news-corner/Dual-citizenship-and-ETIAS.html

Maltese citizens who also hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship will not need to apply for ETIAS when travelling to Malta or other European destinations, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐒.

Members of the Maltese communities in Australia and New Zealand who hold Maltese citizenship but do not currently have valid Maltese passports are strongly encouraged to apply for passports well ahead of any planned travel. This will help avoid potential disruption once the new system becomes operational.

Applicants for ETIAS authorisation should be aware that they will be required to declare all nationalities when applying for ETIAS.

We will provide further guidance once the EU confirms the exact date of ETIAS implementation and issues additional details.

15/06/2026

Are you a Maltese national or of Maltese descent living abroad and considering a return to Malta?

A range of schemes and support measures are available through Malta Enterprise which may be of interest, including opportunities for professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals seeking to develop their skills or business activities in Malta.

One of the initiatives includes a programme supporting the return of individuals established in fields of excellence, alongside other measures linked to employment, innovation, research, and business development.

Full details of the available schemes can be found at:
https://maltaenterprise.com/support

Malta Enterprise
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12/06/2026

10/06/2026

The Malta High Commission congratulates the EU and Australia on the conclusion of their negotiations and the initialling of an agreement related to Australia’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. The negotiations were concluded within a record 69 days since the historic visit to Australia in March 2026 by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, underlying the common commitment of the EU and Australia to advance and deepen their relations on multiple fronts.

Australia’s association with Horizon Europe will facilitate future cooperation between Maltese and Australian researchers and research institutions.

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/australia/european-union-and-australia-successfully-conclude-horizon-europe-negotiations_en

European Union in Australia
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05/06/2026

The High Commission extends its congratulations to Hon. Dr Chris Fearne on his appointment as Malta’s Minister for Foreign and European Affairs following the formation of the new Government after the 2026 General Election.

The High Commission looks forward to working closely with Hon. Dr Fearne in further strengthening the longstanding and excellent relations between Malta and Australia, while advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The High Commission also expresses its sincere appreciation to Hon. Dr Ian Borg for his support and leadership during his tenure as Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and looks forward to continuing its engagement with him in his new ministerial role.

Affarijiet Barranin

04/06/2026

High Commissioner Clifford Borg-Marks, accompanied by his wife, Fiona Jin Fan, recently visited Canberra Grammar School (CGS) to donate, on behalf of the Malta High Commission, a collection of children’s books in the Maltese language to the Mother Tongue section of the school’s Primary Library.

The donated books included, among others, novels written and illustrated by award-winning authors Trevor Zahra and Charles Casha, historical fiction by Gino Muscat Azzopardi, traditional folk legends from Malta, fairy tales translated into Maltese, reading primers for beginners, and a volume of Bible stories for children.

High Commissioner Borg-Marks expressed the hope that the books will be enjoyed by Maltese schoolchildren in the Australian capital and will enrich the tapestry of CGS’s Mother Tongue collection.

Mr Dan Wetherall, Associate Director of Students and Mr Adam Guzowski, Head of Primary Library, welcomed High Commissioner Borg-Marks and his wife to CGS and thanked the Malta High Commission for its generous donation and its support of the school community.

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02/06/2026

The Malta High Commission in Australia extends its warm congratulations to Prime Minister Robert Abela on his swearing in for a new term of office following the general election held on 30 May 2026.

As Malta continues to build on its achievements at home and abroad, the High Commission remains committed to strengthening Malta’s close ties with Australia and New Zealand, while supporting Maltese communities across the region.

MaltaGov
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28/05/2026

27/05/2026

On 27 May 2026, High Commissioner Clifford Borg-Marks visited Government House in Sydney to call on Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales.

The meeting was very cordial, with Governor Beazley referring to the multifaceted contributions of the Maltese-Australian community to New South Wales and recalling her visit to Malta in August 2024 where she was impressed by the friendliness of the Maltese people, the architecture of Valletta and the rich history of the Maltese Islands.

She also recounted how Malta-born Sir Gerald Strickland, Count della Catena, GCMC, had served as Governor of New South Wales from 1913 to 1917 and went on to serve as Prime Minister of Malta in 1927-1932.

High Commissioner Borg-Marks congratulated Governor Beazley for her success in her role since 2019 and said that he would continue to work towards the further enhancement of relations between Malta and New South Wales.

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Governor of New South Wales