Palauan consular representation in Queensland
Palau Consulate in Queensland
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of Palau on Macleay Island, Queensland.
Contact information
Contact the Palau Consulate in Queensland
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Palau on Macleay Island.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to Macleay Island to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the Honorary Consul can assist with your particular enquiry.
Location
Where is the Palau Consulate in Queensland?
The Consulate of Palau is located at 5 Heron Street on Macleay Island, Queensland.
Plan your visit: Macleay Island is an island location in Moreton Bay. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm that an in-person visit is appropriate and to arrange any necessary visitor details.
About the mission
About the Palau Consulate in Queensland
The Consulate of Palau on Macleay Island provides honorary consular representation for the Republic of Palau in Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Palau. The mission is headed by Mr Kevin James Hughes BM OAM, Honorary Consul of Palau.
DFAT records Mr Hughes‘ appointment as Honorary Consul from 18 February 2026.
Palau also maintains a Consulate-General in New South Wales. Together, these posts form Palau’s current consular representation in Australia alongside its diplomatic representation.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Queensland office is headed by an Honorary Consul. Contact the Consulate before relying on a particular service, as honorary consular posts may provide a more limited range of services than an embassy or professional consular mission.
Palauan citizens
Palauan citizens in Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular guidance and assistance.
Local consular guidance
The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact and can help direct enquiries to the appropriate Palauan diplomatic or government authority.
Formal procedures
Passport, immigration, citizenship and other formal government procedures may need to be handled by the appropriate Palauan diplomatic mission or government authority.
Check the service first: contact the Consulate before submitting documents or travelling to confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Palau Consulate in Queensland
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s hours of business as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
These published business hours do not confirm that every consular service is available without prior arrangement.
Contact the Consulate on +61 437 034 344 before visiting to confirm whether an appointment is required and whether your enquiry can be handled locally.
Contact before travelling: because the Consulate is located on Macleay Island, confirm visitor arrangements directly with the office before making the journey.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Palau Consulate in Queensland
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as Queensland.
Palauan citizens and other people in Queensland can therefore contact the Macleay Island Honorary Consulate for appropriate local consular guidance.
Palau’s Consulate-General in New South Wales has a separate jurisdiction covering New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
Outside Queensland: contact Palau’s Consulate-General in New South Wales or the appropriate Palauan diplomatic authority if you are located outside the Queensland consular district.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Palau Consulate
Contact the office before travelling to Macleay Island and confirm that the Honorary Consulate is the appropriate point of contact for your enquiry.
Contact the office
Call before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required.
Check the service
Ask whether your particular matter can be handled by the Honorary Consul or needs to be referred to another Palauan authority.
Plan your journey
The Consulate is located on Macleay Island. Allow for the island location when planning an in-person visit and confirm arrangements in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Palau Consulate in Queensland
Does Palau have a Consulate in Queensland?
Yes. Palau maintains a Consulate on Macleay Island, Queensland.
Where is the Palau Consulate in Queensland?
The Consulate is located at 5 Heron Street, Macleay Island, QLD 4184, Australia.
How can I contact the Palau Consulate?
The current DFAT contact number is +61 437 034 344.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists the Consulate’s hours of business as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT publishes business hours but does not state that every service is available without an appointment. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current arrangements.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Palau in Queensland?
Mr Kevin James Hughes BM OAM is the Honorary Consul of Palau. DFAT records his appointment from 18 February 2026.
Which area does the Palau Consulate cover?
The official DFAT jurisdiction of the Consulate is Queensland.
Is the Palau Consulate in Queensland an honorary post?
Yes. DFAT officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Palau, and the head of post is an Honorary Consul.
Does Palau have another consulate in Australia?
Yes. Palau also maintains a Consulate-General in New South Wales.
Which Palau consular post covers other Australian states?
DFAT lists Palau’s Consulate-General in New South Wales as covering New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.