Sri Lanka Appoints a New Honorary Consul for
Queensland
Source: – Dæhæna
High Commissioner Yasoja Gunasekera handed over the Commission of Appointment to Mr. Nalin Perera, the new Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Brisbane with consular jurisdiction covering Queensland, on 19 February 2026 at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra.
Mr. Perera is a successful businessman in the healthcare sector and a philanthropist. He is active in various professional fora within both the Sri Lankan and Australian communities, as well as in the Buddhist society in Australia.
Congratulating the new Honorary Consul on his appointment, the High Commissioner stressed the importance of elevating Sri Lanka’s engagement with the State of Queensland. Considering his extensive connections in the business community in Queensland, she noted that he is well placed to assist the High Commission in pursuing trade, investment, and tourism opportunities for Sri Lanka.
Mr. Perera also expressed interest in facilitating efficient consular services to the approximately 20,000-strong Sri Lankan community in Queensland, in cooperation with the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra.
High Commission for Sri Lanka in Australia
Canberra
19 February 2026
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