Summary heading

CA 3108 – Australian High Commission, Vanuatu [Port Vila] 

Abolition

 

Creation

The High Commission in Vanuatu (formerly the New Hebrides) commenced on in January 1978 with the appointment of Mr William N Fisher its first resident High Commissioner, during the country's independence celebrations (1).  

Functions and activities

Vanuatu, prior to independence on 30 July 1980, was formerly for New Hebrides, a condominium under the joint administration of Britain and France.

Legislation administered

 

Administrative structure

High Commissioners:

 

Jan 1978   : William N Fisher

Jul 1980   : Michael R Ovington

Jan 1983   : E Joan Norwood

Feb 1985   : Gregory L Urwin

Sep 1988   : Keith W Baker

Mar 1990   : David TR Ambrose

Sep 1992   : Peter J Shannon

Feb 1996   : C Alan Edwards

Jan 1999   : Perry K Head

Jan 2002   : Stephen B Waters

Jan 2005   : John K Pilbeam

Jan 2009   : Pablo C Kang

Jan 2011   : Jeffrey Roach  

Historical agency address

1980-1983      : Melitco House, PO Box 111

1994-c2009      : KPMG House, PO Box 111

c2009-          : Winston Churchil Ave, Port Vila  

State/regional structure

 

Records created by the agency

 

Additional information

 

End notes

 

Sources

Reference:

 

(1) Minister for Foreign Affairs News Release, 'High Commissioner to Vanuatu' 31 July 1980

 

Sources:

 

Commonwealth Government Directory, years 1980-1995

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Apr 2011). Vanuatu Country Brief. Retrieved 9 January 2012 from http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/vanuatu/vanuatu_brief.html