Australian Government Announces New Ambassador to Cambodia


Australian Government has announced the appointment of H.E. Justin Whyatt as new Ambassador to Cambodia in replacement of H.E. Pablo Kang.

The announcement was made by H.E. Mrs. Penny Wong, Australian Foreign Minister, through a media release dated Nov. 20.

H.E. Mrs. Penny Wong also thanked outgoing Ambassador H.E. Pablo Kang for his contribution to Australia’s interests during his tenure since 2019.

H.E. Justin Whyatt has been a senior official at the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Assistant Secretary of State for Indo-Pacific Strategic Affairs and Regional Maritime Affairs, and has worked in Washington and Phnom Penh.

Cambodia and Australia mark this year the 70th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic ties.