Royal Norwegian Embassy in Australia

Exciting news – new missile factory in Australia ⭐ The government of Australia has announced its decision to invest in the construction of a new factory for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace strike missiles in Newcastle, Australia. The factory will manufacture and service KONGSBERG’s Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to be used by the Australian Defence Force. Construction of the factory is expected to start later this year. The Australian government announced it would contribute up to AUS $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles in Newcastle, including constructing a new factory in the Newcastle Airport precinct in New South Wales, about 120 km north of Sydney. “Strong international demand for our strike missiles means we are expanding our footprint in selected countries. The missile factory will be the first to open outside Norway, which is testament to the strong and growing relationship between KONGSBERG, Norway and Australia in cooperating to develop current and future defence capabilities,” said Eirik Lie, president of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. 🔗 Read the full press release here: https://brnw.ch/21wLZtd #Missilefactory #NSM #JSM #DefenceIndustry

📢 We are excited to welcome Kjersti Lien to our team at the Embassy as our new intern 🌟 Kjersti is from Notodden in Telemark, but she moved to Oslo to study. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Høyskolen Kristiania. Alongside her studies, she has worked at some of the largest media houses in Norway – Dagbladet, NRK, and Nettavisen. She is currently in her second year of a master's degree in media and communication at the University of Oslo, where she has chosen to focus on political and strategic communication. Welcome aboard! 🎉

1360 Norwegian students went on exchange to Australia in 2023. According to Gro Ween, professor of anthropology at the University of Oslo, Australia is an exceptional destination for a semester or year abroad. Australia provides stunning natural landscapes and beautiful beaches, alongside sophisticated cities rich in cultural diversity. Moreover, Australian cities are home to some of the top ranking universities in the world, offering excellent study programs as well as a vibrant and multicultural international student community. The Group of Eight | Univeristy of Oslo #australia #exchangestudent #exchangeyear #international

🌍✨ As the Scandinavian Film Festival tours Australia, tune into ABC Radio National's Drive Programme, where Christof Wehmeier, Festival Manager at the Icelandic Film Centre, discusses how the festival promotes Nordic films and filmmakers. Discover the cross-border elements such as Sami culture and the representation of social issues through cinema. The Scandinavian Film Festival is more than just an event; it showcases the vibrant film industry of the Nordic countries, highlighting its role as a powerful cultural force on the global stage. Andy Park | Clare O'Halloran | Palace Cinemas | Erik Svedahl | Shameek Godara #ScandiFilmFestival #NordicCinema #CulturalHeritage #SoftPower #ABCDrive

📢 We are excited to welcome Sunniva Breidvik to our team at the Embassy as our new intern 🌟 Sunniva is from Hyllestad and studied law at the University of Bergen. She moved to Australia in 2023 to study a Master of Laws at the The University of Queensland, where she focused on technology and human rights. During her studies in Bergen, she was active in the European Law Students Association and worked as a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders. More recently, she has been engaged in several pro bono projects for social justice with the UQ Law School. Welcome aboard! 🎉 #Welcome #NewIntern #Embassy #TeamIntroduction #Law #HumanRights

🌏 Visit to Melbourne Recently, the Ambassador Anne Grete Riise and Adviser Mr. Godara were in Melbourne, meeting with various Norwegian businesses operating in the city: 📸 Picture 1: The Ambassador visited the studio of Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, showcasing creative designs for their projects in Australia. 📸 Picture 2: The Ambassador enjoyed a Norwegian lunch hosted by HEIMELAGA, along with the Norwegian Australian Chamber of Commerce (NACC) and Honorary Consul General Tietse Stelma. 📸 Picture 3: Adviser Mr. Godara visited the offices of Hurtigruten Australia in Melbourne. It was a week of productive meetings and inspiring conversations, reinforcing the strong ties between Norway and Australia. Riise Anne Grete | Erik Svedahl | Shameek Godara | Kaare Krokene | Uma Baeko | Damian Perry | Gumji Kang | Innovation Norway #NorwayAustraliaRelations #Business #Innovation #Architecture #Community #Collaboration

🌏Visit to Melbourne Last week, the Ambassador was in Melbourne to participate in two conferences: Carbon Capture APAC 2024: The Ambassador delivered a keynote speech on the Northern Lights Project, highlighting its important role in carbon capture and storage. Australia Wind Energy 2024: The next day, she participated in a panel alongside Pernille Dahler Kardel, Ambassador of Denmark and Tim Mawe, Ambassador of Ireland, moderated by Marni Oaten from Deloitte. The session, titled 'Ambassadors' Dialogue: Reinforcing Collaborations with the Australian Government and Enterprises,' highlighted the critical importance of international partnerships in advancing the wind energy sector. On the sidelines of these conferences, the Embassy and Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) co-hosted a successful networking event in Melbourne. The event saw participation from Norwegian, international, and local developers in the wind industry. Riise Anne Grete | Erik Svedahl | Shameek Godara | Eirik Ellingsen | Bill Mundy | Northern Lights JV | Pernille Dahler Kardel | Tim Mawe | Marni Oaten | Deloitte #ClimateAction #CCUS #WindEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #NorwayAustraliaRelations

🌏 Ambassador's Visit to Melbourne Last week, the Ambassador visited Melbourne to participate in Carbon Capture APAC 2024 and Australia Wind Energy 2024. During her visit, she had a meeting with Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio MP along with Mr. Ellingsen Director Offshore Wind at Norwegian Energy Partners and Adviser Mr. Godara. They discussed their shared commitment to reaching the climate targets under the Paris Agreement. They highlighted the crucial role of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries and the importance of offshore wind in ensuring energy security. Together, they reinforced the strong cooperation between Norway and Victoria in achieving a sustainable future. Riise Anne Grete | Erik Svedahl | Shameek Godara | Guro Engell Kanton | Eirik Ellingsen | Emily Garnett | Elizabeth Molyneux | Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) #ClimateAction #CCUS #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #NorwayAustraliaRelations

The Embassy's newsletter for the coming month is out! Check it out for more information about happenings and events of Norwegian interest here in Australia and in the region 📰

Official Visit to South Australia Did you know that South Australia has almost the same landmass as Norway? Photo 1: On her official visit, Ambassador met with the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency, the Honourable Frances Adamson AC. Photo 2: During the meeting with the Deputy Premier of South Australia, Susan Elizabeth Close MP, they discussed the similar approaches to renewable energy and also close collaboration in the "Defence State." Photo 3: With the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Jane Lomax-Smith, the Ambassador enjoyed an interesting discussion on ways of reaching climate goals. Photo 4: Meeting with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Jing Lee, Liberal MLC, JP. Photo 5: Meeting with Chief Executive Matt Opie. South Australia is a key defence state, where Norway and the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have important collaboration. Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Riise Anne Grete | Erik Svedahl | Shameek Godara | City of Adelaide | Defence SA | Kongsberg Defence Australia #SouthAustralia #Norway #Diplomacy #RenewableEnergy #Defence