Head of Mission
Australian Charge d'Affaires to Mauritius, Ms Keara Shaw
Ms Shaw is a career diplomat with previous postings and assignments in Zimbabwe, Cambodia and Indonesia. In her most recent role in Canberra, she was Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s diplomatic law team. In Canberra, she has also managed complex foreign policy issues including international engagement on people smuggling and issues before the UN Security Council during Australia’s term as a non-permanent member. On posting to Jakarta, she managed Australia’s engagement with Indonesia on security issues.
Prior to joining the Department, Ms Shaw was a lawyer. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University. She is joined in Mauritius by her partner and daughter.
High Commission Information
Access
Access to the High Commission is by appointment only. Please ensure that you have photo identification with you to present to security on your arrival.
Office Hours
The office if open from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
Office Address
Second Floor, Rogers House
5 President John Kennedy Street
Port Louis, Mauritius
Telephone
+230 202 0160
Email Addresses
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Public Holidays
The High Commission will be closed for the following public holidays in 2023:
New Year's Day | Monday 2 January |
Canberra Day | Monday 13 March |
Good Friday | Friday 7 April |
Easter Monday | Monday 10 April |
Labour Day | Monday 1 May |
Reconciliation Day | Monday 29 May |
Birthday of the Sovereign | Monday 12 June |
Labour Day | Monday 2 October |
Arrival of Indentured Labourers | Thursday 2 November |
Christmas Day | Monday 25 December |
Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December |
Additional DFAT Public Holiday | Wednesday 27 December |
Additional DFAT Public Holiday | Thursday 28 December |
Additional DFAT Public Holiday | Friday 29 December |
Honorary Consul in Madagascar
Mr Scott ReidAustralian Consulate
Building C1, Explorer Business Park
Ankorondrano, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Phone: (+261) 32 05 596 01; (+261) 34 10 863 41
Email: [email protected]