SENATOR THE HON PENNY WONG
LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SENATE
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Today I announce the appointment of the Honourable Keith Pitt as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Holy See.

Mr Pitt served Australia as a member of the Federal Parliament from 2013 until 2025. He has served as Assistant Minister and Minister across a range of portfolios, including Trade, Tourism and Investment, Resources, and Water.

Mr Pitt looks forward to continuing his public service in a new role advocating Australia’s interests in the Holy See, particularly in 2025 as the Holy See celebrates a Jubilee year, expecting 35 million visitors to Rome.

Australia and the Holy See have a valuable relationship underpinned by cooperation on shared interests, including peace and conflict prevention and alleviating poverty.

I thank former Ambassador Chiara Porro for her contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in the Holy See since 2020.

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Authorised by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia.