CANBERRA, Australia — Palau’s diplomatic presence in Australia has entered a new chapter with the formal presentation of credentials by Ambassador Roland Merar, the country’s first resident ambassador to Australia since the two nations established diplomatic relations in 1994. Merar presented his Letter of Credence to Australia’s Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, formally […]
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Palau’s Australia Embassy to Open in July or August, Whipps Says
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Palau’s embassy in Australia is expected to open in July or August, President Surangel Whipps Jr. said last week. “They were saying that sometime in July or August they can open,” Whipps told reporters during a press conference. Whipps said Australia is waiting for Palau to establish its […]
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BRT Director’s Australia Visit Strengthens Ties
The Director of Palau’s Bureau of Revenue and Taxation (BRT), Mr Elway Ikeda, spent a week in Canberra meeting with Australian counterparts as part of an official visit to Australia focused on tax administration cooperation. During the visit, Director Elway met with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Commissioner Mr Rob Heferen on 27 March 2026. The […]
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Roland Merar Confirmed as Palau’s Inaugural Ambassador to Australia
By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (January 19, 2026) — The 12th Senate of the Olbiil Era Kelulau on Friday unanimously confirmed Roland Merar as the Republic of Palau’s Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia, marking the first time Palau has appointed a resident ambassador to Australia. Merar’s confirmation was approved without objection following a favorable […]