The Australian Lebanese World Lebanese Cultural Union NSW National Council

03/06/2026

Ambassador Wilson paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib, Vice President of the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council.

Ambassador Wilson expressed Australia’s solidarity with those displaced by the ongoing conflict and reaffirmed Australia’s support for Lebanon and its people.

26/05/2026

27/04/2026

Ambassador Wilson met with Lebanese Red Cross Secretary-General Georges Kettaneh.

The LRC are frontline responders. Lifesavers💪

Humanitarian workers are not a target. They must be protected, always.

As 🇦🇺 Penny Wong - Senator for SA stressed, their safety is non-negotiable.

25/04/2026

17/04/2026

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Penny Wong - Senator for SA

10/04/2026

The Government is providing an additional $5 million in humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by the conflict in Lebanon — supporting emergency food, water and health services.

Australia’s Lebanese community is a vital part of our nation — and particularly close to my heart here in Parramatta. I know many in our community are deeply worried about family and loved ones. We stand with you.

09/04/2026

Australia stands with Lebanon and its people in these deeply difficult times.

Ambassador Wilson and the embassy team visited the Lebanese Red Cross this morning to donate blood and help do our part to support the Lebanese community.

We are so grateful to the Red Cross and all healthcare and emergency workers in Lebanon for the remarkable work they do in such trying circumstances.

تقف أستراليا إلى جانب لبنان وشعبه في هذه الأوقات العصيبة.

قام السفير ويلسون وفريق السفارة بزيارة الصليب الأحمر اللبناني هذا الصباح للتبرع بالدم والمساهمة بدورنا في دعم المجتمع اللبناني.

ونحن ممتنون جداً للصليب الأحمر ولجميع العاملين في القطاع الصحي وخدمات الطوارئ في لبنان على العمل الاستثنائي الذي يقومون به في ظل هذه الظروف القاسية.

07/04/2026

Ambassador Tom Wilson paid an introductory call to Speaker Nabih Berri.

Ambassador Wilson conveyed Australia's deep concern at the escalation in Lebanon and the displacement of so many civilians.

Australia supports the Lebanese state's efforts to extend its sovereignty across Lebanon, including through a monopoly on arms.

Australia has been clear that the territorial integrity of Lebanon should be respected.