Pellegrino Scholarship 2020 (SUSPENDED)
The Consulate of Italy in Brisbane is pleased to announce that Cav. Stephen John Pellegrino (SP) is offering one (1) scholarship for 20202 to Australian citizens and Italian nationals permanently residing in Queensland and Northern Territory. The scholarship consists of a term at an Italian music academy, school, organization or research entity for candidates between […]
Read morePASSPORTS’ MISSION TO BUNDABERG (28th of February 2020)
The Consulate of Italy in Brisbane is glad to announce a Mission to Bundaberg, Friday 28th of February (3.30 pm to 6.30 pm, The Waves Sports Club, 1 Miller St, Norville QLD 4670, Australia). The purpose of this Mission is to collect digital fingerprints of Italian citizens residing in the area for the subsequent issuance […]
Read moreBushfire emergency – Useful contacts and how to help
Keep yourself constantly informed about the current bushfire emergency. Please find the following useful information: Viaggiare sicuri, sito MAECI http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/country/AUS Ambasciata d’Italia a Canberra https://ambcanberra.esteri.it/ambasciata_canberra/it/ About Queensland and Northern Territory: Info Queensland: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx Info Territorio del Nord, Northern Territory: https://securent.nt.gov.au/alerts/_nocache For those who wish to help through a financial contribution, the Australian authorities have officially […]
Read moreGOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA Over 100 people attended the inauguration of the exhibition “Orizzonti d ‘Italia – Twilight skylines from Police helicopters”
Over 100 people attended the inauguration of the exhibition “Orizzonti d ‘Italia – Twilight skylines from Police helicopters” on November 6th at the Gold Coast City Chambers Foyer, in Australia’s Queensland. The exhibition, which landed first in Melbourne on its first stop in Australia, on the occasion of the “No Money for Terror” Conference, in […]
Read moreFerrari Food Fashion Furniture: Italian Finesse in Brisbane for the Italian Cuisine Week
Cody Thomas and Caterina Fonti, a young couple from Brisbane, are the Ambassadors of Italian Cuisine in Queensland. The two Australian citizens were those, among all the participants, who tasted the largest number of Italian regional dishes offered by the over 20 restaurants participating in the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, organised by […]
Read more25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Italy reaffirms its firm commitment to fight all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which continues to be a serious and unacceptable obstacle to the enjoyment of women’s rights and to their full personal fulfillment. This is a priority commitment among the actions of our Country’s foreign policy that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Read moreCITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT (new guide)
We would like to inform you that you can now consult the step-by-step guide (interactive tutorial) that helps you find out whether you are eligible for recognition of Italian citizenship by descent. http://tiny.cc/a9j8fz We are glad to inform you that the VFS Global Centre for Citizenship by Descent application, in partnership with the […]
Read moreInvitation to participate to the Italian Cuisine Week (from November 18th to November 24th 2019). Participants
Do you want to participate to the Italian Cuisine Week, the event to promote Italian Cuisine and Mediterranean diet? Terms and conditions here and information on data protection here: 1) Download the passport from our website (available from November 18th 2019) or find it directly at the registered restaurants, cafés, bakeries. 2) From November 18th […]
Read moreNOTICE FOR THE COLLECTION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO CARRY OUT THE ROLE OF HONORARY VICE CONSUL IN CAIRNS (QUEENSLAND)
It is hereby made known that the Italian Consulate in Brisbane intends to proceed with appointing a new honorary vice Consul in Cairns. The honorary vice consul, who will operate under the direction of the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane, will be primarily required to provide assistance to Italian citizens and protection of Italian interests […]
Read moreBRISBANE 4 NOVEMBER. LAUNCH OF AN EXHIBITION ON THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN ITALY
On November 4th, Brisbane City Hall was the venue for the launch the photographic exhibition “Instant and Places of the Italian Front” took place. The exhibition was organized by the Italian Consulate in Brisbane, the Embassy of Italy in Canberra and consists of photos of Luigi Marzocchi from the Museum of the battle of Vittorio […]
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