Today I announce the appointment of Ms Olivia Phongkham as Australia's next High Commissioner to Niue.
Australia and Niue have over 50 years of friendship. We work closely together to advance regional priorities on climate change and the environment, and acknowledge Niue's leadership on ocean preservation and conservation.
Australia will continue to work in partnership with Niue to support its development goals and economic resilience, and strengthen climate-resilient critical infrastructure, including through our new water and sanitation program.
Australia is one of only two countries with a permanent diplomatic presence in Niue, demonstrating the strength of our relationship.
Ms Phongkham is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently posted as an adviser to the PACER Plus Implementation Unit in Samoa.
I thank outgoing High Commissioner Katy Stuart for her contributions to advancing Australia's interests in Niue since 2023.
