Anton Swan, Dean of the Consular Corps of Queensland Anton Swan, former president of the Sri Lanka Society of Queensland, has been appointed the Dean of the Consular Corps of Queensland. He is the first Sri Lankan Consul General in Australia to be appointed to this position. There are around 50 countries in the group and the Dean is appointed to serve for one year only and is based on seniority. We have been privileged to have Anton serve the Sri Lankan community in this capacity, with dedication and commitment for over 25 years. It is an honorary position which entails many hours of work and travel without any monetary imbursement from the government. It is done purely out of love and a sense of service to his motherland and the community. ...
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New Consular Corps Management Committee: Dean – Anton Swan, Hon Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Australia Dear Colleagues These are unusual circumstances where we have had no AGM for the Consular Corps of Qld. However, we had to elect a management committee without the attendance of its members. I am honoured to take over the reins from Anthony Torbey, the Hon. Consul for Lebanon for 2020/2021. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to show my appreciation to the outgoing Dean and his management committee, for their hard work and dedication showed for the previous year. To the new Consuls who are not aware of my background, I have over 25 years’ experience as the Hon. Consul. I was first appointed in 1990 but had a few years break between my terms. In regards to my work experience, I am an ex-banker and have been in small ...
Apr 9, 2020
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Trade Promotional visit to Queensland under the Economic Diplomacy Programme The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney in association with Honorary Consul Office in Brisbane organised the Sri Lankan promotional event in Brisbane from 3rd to 5th March 2020. Consul General, Mr. M.H.M.N. Bandara accompanied by Consul (Commercial), Mr. Abdul Raheem visited Brisbane and had series of meetings with Mr. David Phipps, Director/ International Markets of Trade and Investment in Queensland and Ms. Diana Guerguiera, Manager/International Trade of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Queensland and discussed trade, tourism and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka and way forward in connecting the Australian companies in the Queensland region with their Sri Lankan counterparts. Consul General, Mr. Bandara also called on Mr. Dereck Brown, Director/Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, State Office in Queensland and presented his Letter of Appointment as a Sri Lanka Consul General to Queensland. They discussed ...
Mar 10, 2020
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High Commissioners HE JC Weliamuna PC Official Visit to Brisbane Photos of our New High Commissioners HE JC Weliamuna PC Official Visit to Brisbane, Queensland Dinner Hosted by Anton Swan JP(Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri Lankan in Queensland Australia and the Sri Lankan Community in Brisbane. Click here or on the photos below to view the full album ...
Dec 8, 2019
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INAS Global Games – Sri Lankan Athletes in Queensland Australia with Anton Swan – Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Australia Anton Swan : Hon Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Australia had the opportunity yesterday to call on the Hotel where The three Sri Lankan Athletes were staying with some of the Officials. They were here to participate for INAS Global Games About thousand athletes attended from all parts of the World. These Games were for the Intellectual Impaired and was Hosted By the City of Brisbane. The photos attached show that one of the Athletes won 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals for Sri Lanka a proud moment for our Country. Some of our Community Members have been very supportive helping The Athletes with Transport and Meals also Raised some Funds to Support them during their stay here. Anton Swan takes this opportunity Thank everybody who was so ...
Oct 19, 2019
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Anton Swan JP (Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri lanka in Queensland with Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk & Minister for Multi Cultural Affairs Sterling Hinchliffe Group photo of the Diplomat and Consular Corp.of Queensland Celebrating Multi Cultural Day at Queensland Parliament House with the Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk and the Minister for Multi Cultural Affairs Sterling Hinchliffe. Anton Swan JP (Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri lanka in Queensland is on the extreme right next to the Premier. ...
Aug 21, 2019
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Anton Swan: Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland & wife Bronwen meeting the Mayoress of Colombo Mrs. Rosy Senanayake visiting Brisbane for the Asia Pacific Mayors Summit held in Brisbane Anton Swan: Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland and wife Bronwen meeting the Mayoress of Colombo Mrs. Rosy Senanayake visiting Brisbane for the Asia Pacific Mayors Summit held in Brisbane from the 7th to the 10th of July. The Conference will Host Mayors from around the World and the Region. Mrs Rosy Senanayake was also Mrs. World in 1985 and it was nice to meet such a gracious lady. Anton Swan Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland ...
Three Coast Guard Visitors from Sri Lanka attending the Queensland University on a Two month Study Photo with the Three Coast Guard Visitors from Sri Lanka attending the Queensland University on a Two month Study. We had a Dinner for them with former Admiral Travis Sinnai and some of the ex-serviceman attending the evening. By: ...
Jun 8, 2019
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Correspondence from the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs – Queensland Government Please find enclosed a Letter from the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP in regards to the Tragic Day on Easter Sunday. Thanking you Download the PDF file . ...
May 4, 2019
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Group Photo of Anton Swan JP(Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Australia at a Lunch with His Excellency the Governor of Queensland The Hon. Paul De Jersey AC and Mrs Kay De Jersey To Celebrate Commonwealth Day the 11th of March 2019 at Government House ...
Mar 17, 2019
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