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Since J.A. Henriques was appointed Consul in 1852, the United States of America has maintained a consulate in Melbourne, Australia.

The United States Consulate General in Melbourne represents American interests in Victoria, South Australia Tasmania and the Northern Territory across areas of public outreach, defense, political, and economic developments. The Consulate General moved to its present location on St. Kilda Road in 1990 and works to promote close ties between the United States and Australia. The Consular District cov

ered by Consulate General Melbourne includes Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory, which comprises approximately 35% of Australia’s population and land area.

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Information regarding services for U.S. citizens in Australia is located at: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/service.html.

26/08/2026

said it best: Dolly Parton was one of a kind. We are grateful in Australia for her Imagination Library providing books to children across this country. Rest in Peace, Dolly. We will always love you.

17/08/2026

“The importance of this [AUKUS Pillar II] is to deter major conflict by having such a disparity of capability in our technologies that we don’t go into any sort of conflict with China and Russia.”

During his visit to Adelaide for the ADSTAR Summit, Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies Michael Dodd stopped by FIVEAA to discuss how AUKUS Pillar II will create job opportunities, advance military capabilities, and increase force interoperability and strategic deterrence.

12/08/2026

Before the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) plays host to history - the NFL's first game down under - Consul General Crosby had the opportunity to tour Australia's most famous stadium.

A big thank you to Melbourne Cricket Club President Fred Oldfield and CEO Stuart Fox for showing CG Crosby around; we can’t wait for September when the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers run out onto the 'G!

07/08/2026

Congratulations on your confirmation, Ambassador David Brat! We are so excited to welcome you and your family to Australia. Can’t wait to work with you as our long-standing and enduring U.S.-Australia Alliance flourishes under your leadership.

04/08/2026

The future home of AUKUS submarine construction ⚓
A forefront of the space industry in Australia 🚀
A leader of bilateral cooperation in business, defense, and innovation 🤝

South Australia and the United States have enjoyed a long partnership and that continues with the first visit by new Consul General Colin Crosby.

During his visit, CG Crosby met with Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith and Member for Hartley, Jenn Roberts MP. He also had the opportunity to discuss business ties and opportunities with AmCham.

Thanks for hosting CG Crosby - remains to be seen if he will be swayed by that Port Adelaide scarf!

31/07/2026

A party 250 years in the making! 🇺🇸

We brought a bit of Americana - national parks, bluegrass, and the Statue of Liberty - to Melbourne to mark this milestone, and it couldn’t have happened without our Australian friends, partners, and sponsors.

Thank you for celebrating with us! 🎉

27/07/2026

A very warm welcome to our new Consul General in Melbourne, Colin Crosby 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺

Consul General Crosby will lead U.S. engagement across Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory.

“The United States and Australia are making generational investments in each other that will further strengthen and deepen our Alliance. It’s great to be in Australia in the early days of such a dynamic time for both countries," he said.

A member of the Senior Foreign Service, Consul General Crosby has had an extensive diplomatic career all over the world and has previously served in Hong Kong, Laos, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, the Philippines, and Argentina.

Welcome to Melbourne Consul General Crosby! Get to know our new CG here: https://au.usembassy.gov/new-u-s-consul-general-arrives-in-melbourne/

24/07/2026

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 🗽

What an unforgettable night marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence alongside our Australian friends!

A big thanks to all our sponsors, partners, and everyone who celebrated with us! 🇺🇸

Check out more photos from the night here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZRvy

21/07/2026

“It doesn’t matter what happens on the pitch, we’re friends and we’re partners," - USMC Commanding Officer of 5th Marine Regiment and Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 26, Colonel George Flynn.

The World Cup may have wrapped up, but we are still celebrating the showcase of friendly competition at this year's Forces Football match ⚽

Men's and women's teams from Marine Rotational Force Darwin took on the Royal Australian Navy Football Federation Australia (RAN FFA) on July 4 - a fitting way to mark 250 years of independence given the U.S. was a World Cup co-host!

Congratulations to RAN who were the victors on the day, and thanks for hosting our USMC servicemen and women.

📸 and 📹: Cpl. Caleb Goodwin and Cpl. Nan Yang

17/07/2026

It's been a busy few months of training, drills, cultural experiences and celebrations for Marine Rotational Force Darwin, including:

💪 Participation in Exercise Southern Jackaroo, Exercise Diamond Storm, and Exercise Predator's Walk, increasing interoperability and tactical excellence, and forging deeper bonds with Australian and allied forces.
🐊 Supporting the Barunga Festival, a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience
🎸Celebrating U.S. Independence Day at the Top End Bull Spectacular and enjoying a performance by American country music singer Tyler Farr.
🎂 Marking the 128th Hospital Corpsman Birthday with a timed obstacle course and cake-cutting ceremony.

📸: Cpl. Caleb Goodwin, Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler, Sgt. Kyle Chan, and 1st Lt. Chase Fortier

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553 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC
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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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