Peter Roberts Appointed as Australia's Next High Commissioner to Fiji

Peter Roberts OAM has been named Australia's next High Commissioner to Fiji.

Roberts, a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is currently serving as the Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.

He has previously held the position of Australia's Ambassador to Timor-Leste and has had postings in Samoa and Japan.

Additionally, he served as a Senior Civilian Monitor in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.

Senator Penny Wong expressed gratitude to the outgoing High Commissioner, Ewen McDonald, for his contributions to advancing Australia's interests in Fiji since 2023.