Community introduction for Consul Napolitano
On Wednesday 27 February, the Consul of Italy in Brisbane Salvatore Napolitano attended a community introduction. The event was organized and promoted by the President of the Comites for Queensland and the Northern Territory, Mariangela Stagnitti, and hosted by the President of the ANFE (“National Association of Emigrant Families”), Maria Maruca. Consul Napolitano said he […]
Read morePresentation of the Consul at the Italian Queensland Chamber of Commerce
On Tuesday, February 26th, Consul Napolitano attended an introduction lunch to the Italian business community of Brisbane and Queensland organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Queensland. President Comm. Santo Santoro welcomed the Consul on behalf of the members of the Chamber and carried out an interview on the expectations and objectives […]
Read moreMeeting of the Consul with the Minister of Education and Industrial Relations Hon. Grace Grace
Consul Napolitano met today with the Minister of Education and Industrial Relations of Queensland, Hon. Grace Grace, an Italian citizen. Minister Grace Grace gave her personal welcome to the Consul, declaring to be proud of her origins (her family is from Castiglione di Sicilia) and to enthusiastically participate in the life of the Italian community […]
Read more“Vivere all’italiana… a modo tuo!” Ministry of Foreign Affairs video contest in collaboration with “Zooppa.com”
As part of its activities to promote the “Country-Wide System,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the digital platform “Zooppa.com,” has opened a competition, “Vivere all’italiana… a modo tuo!” for creative young Italians and foreigners. Participants in the competition are invited to make short videos that take an innovative, […]
Read moreMeeting of the Consul with the President of Comites Mariangela Stagnitti
Consul Napolitano today met with the President of Comites for Queensland and the Northern Territory, Ms. Mariangela Stagnitti. The Comites’ are representative bodies of the Italian community, directly elected by Italian nationals residing abroad in each district of at least 3,000 residents (within Queensland and the Northern Territory there are over 17,000 Italian citizens). […]
Read moreHONORARY VICE CONSULATE IN DARWIN – PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
The Honorary Vice Consulate of Italy in Darwin is able to accept passport applications from Italian nationals residing in the Northern Territory. As a result, Italian nationals are therefore entitled to lodge their applications in Darwin without having to travel to Brisbane.Italian nationals, who wish to apply for an Italian passport via the Darwin Office, […]
Read moreIII Edition of Italian Cuisine Week (19-25 November 2018)
This year, in its third edition, Italian Cuisine Week in the World will take place from 19th to 25th November. The Consulate of Italy in Brisbane invites all Italian restaurants, cafes and bakeries in Queensland and the Northern Territory to participate in promoting Italy’s agri-food industry: this edition will focus particularly on Sicilian gastronomy. Those […]
Read moreURGENT UPDATE REGARDING ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP PROCESSING TIMES AND FEES.
As of October 5th, 2018, in line with article 14 of the Legislative Decree n. 113 of October 4th, published on Italian Gazette n. 231 of October 4th, 2018, the fee for Italian Citizenship declaration of election, acquisition, re-acquisition, renunciation or grant, is set at EUR 250. Also, as of October 5th, 2018, and in […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Protecting and upholding the rights of women and promoting the fight against any form of discrimination and gender-based violence are Italy’s priorities in the action it carries out, also at the international level. On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Farnesina wishes to reaffirm its firm commitment […]
Read morePellegrino Scholarship 2017
Cav. Stephen John Pellegrino (SP) is offering one scholarship for 2017 to Australian citizens and Italian nationals permanently residing in Queensland and Northern Territory. The scholarship is organized in conjunction with the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane. For further information, please see the attachment.
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