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30/10/2026

Como parte de los preparativos para la Copa Mundial de Rugby Australia 2027, la Embajadora de Chile, Beatriz de la Fuente, y la Segunda Jefa de Misión, María Fernanda Gómez, se reunieron en Sídney con Chris Stanley, director ejecutivo de Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, para explorar oportunidades de colaboración de cara al torneo.

La reunión abordó iniciativas de participación comunitaria, actividades culturales y acciones para destacar la presencia de Chile en esta importante cita deportiva.

Australia se prepara para recibir a Los Cóndores en su segunda Copa Mundial de Rugby. En octubre de 2027, Chile disputará sus tres encuentros de la fase de grupos:

• 2 de octubre: Chile vs. Nueva Zelanda, Perth Stadium, Perth.
• 9 de octubre: Chile vs. Hong Kong China, North Queensland Stadium, Townsville.
• 16 de octubre: Australia vs. Chile, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane.

¡Ya estamos calentando los motores para recibir a nuestros Cóndores y hacer sentir la presencia de Chile en Australia, dentro y fuera de la cancha!

¡Vamos Cóndores!
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As preparations for Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 get underway, Chilean Ambassador Beatriz de la Fuente and Deputy Head of Mission María Fernanda Gómez met in Sydney with Chris Stanley, CEO of Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, to explore opportunities for collaboration ahead of the tournament.

Discussions focused on community engagement, cultural activities and ways to showcase Chile's presence at this major sporting event.

Australia is getting ready to welcome Los Cóndores for their second Rugby World Cup appearance. In October 2027, Chile will play its three pool-stage matches:

• 2 October: Chile vs. New Zealand, Perth Stadium, Perth.
• 9 October: Chile vs. Hong Kong China, North Queensland Stadium, Townsville.
• 16 October: Australia vs. Chile, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane.

We're already warming up to welcome Los Cóndores and make Chile's presence felt across Australia, both on and off the field!

¡Vamos Cóndores!

29/10/2026

Chile’s successful participation in IMARC 2026 reaffirmed the country’s position as a leading mining nation and a key partner in the global mining and critical minerals sectors.

Led by Chile’s Vice Minister of Mining, Álvaro González, and accompanied by Ambassador Beatriz de la Fuente, Chile’s public and private sector delegation participated in a dynamic programme of high-level meetings, industry forums, investment roundtables and networking events in Sydney.

Through presentations at key industry forums, including the Australia-Chile Mining & Investment Leaders Lunch, the roundtable on mining investment opportunities in Chile, and the Australia-Latin America Critical and Strategic Minerals Dialogue, the delegation showcased Chile’s mining priorities and investment potential. Engagements with major industry players, including BHP, further strengthened opportunities for collaboration.

The programme also provided opportunities to exchange perspectives with international counterparts, including Dr Mario Ricardo Thiem, Argentina’s Undersecretary of Mining Development, and Mayra Figueroa Valderrama, Peru’s Vice Minister of Mines, reinforcing regional dialogue and cooperation.

Chile’s active participation highlighted its commitment to fostering investment, innovation and stronger international partnerships for a more connected and sustainable mining industry.

28/10/2026

The Consul of Chile in Canberra, Ángel García, attended a morning tea reception at Australian Parliament House marking the launch of Australia’s campaign for re-election to Category B of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2028–2029 biennium.

On the occasion, the Consul had the opportunity to speak with the Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, and the Hon Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, about the positive momentum in Chile–Australia relations and the ongoing work towards establishing a Strategic Partnership, as announced by the two countries’ Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September.

28/10/2026

On the occasion of CCAMLR-45 in Hobart, the Chilean delegation hosted a side event entitled “Antarctica, a Continent for Peace and Science”, bringing together members of the international CCAMLR community.

Supported by Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Programa de Actividades Específicas en el Exterior (PAEE) and the Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR), the event showcased Chile’s Antarctic scientific work and commitment to peace, international cooperation and environmental protection.

The event featured photographs of Chilean Antarctica generously provided by the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH), alongside an audiovisual work by Chilean-Australian design studio Eggpicnic, celebrating the continent’s remarkable wildlife. The Antarctic Youth Coalition (AYC) in Hobart also contributed to the event.

Our sincere thanks to COALAR for its support, INACH for providing the photographs, Eggpicnic for sharing its audiovisual work, and the Antarctic Youth Coalition for its contribution.

27/10/2026

Chile’s Vice Minister of Mining, Álvaro González, met with Australia’s Minister for Resources, Madeleine King, in Sydney during IMARC 2026. He was accompanied by Chile’s Ambassador to Australia, Beatriz de la Fuente.

During the meeting, Vice Minister González presented Minister King with a Chilean national rugby jersey signed by the players of Los Cóndores, ahead of the Rugby World Cup Australia 2027. The gesture highlights the connection between Chile and Western Australia, where Los Cóndores will play their opening match.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the longstanding mining ties between Chile and Australia and to highlight the potential for further cooperation between the two countries.

26/10/2026

Chile and Australia held their first Bilateral Antarctic Dialogue in Hobart on 26 October, bringing together representatives from both countries to discuss shared priorities and opportunities for cooperation on Antarctic affairs, in the context of the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).

As original signatories to the Antarctic Treaty and countries with a longstanding commitment to Antarctica, Chile and Australia exchanged views on strengthening the Antarctic Treaty System, scientific research and logistics, and cooperation between their respective Antarctic gateway cities.

The Chilean delegation was led by Diego Bunster, Director of the Antarctic Division of Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by Juan Enrique Loyer, Consul General of Chile in Melbourne.

The inaugural dialogue marks a new step in bilateral engagement on Antarctic matters, providing a platform to deepen cooperation in support of Antarctica’s governance, science and environmental protection.

21/10/2026

Today, Ambassador Beatriz de la Fuente and Deputy Head of Mission María Fernanda Gómez visited CSIRO’s Bushfire Research Laboratory in Canberra to learn about advances in bushfire research, early detection and fire monitoring technologies.

Chile and Australia both face the challenges posed by wildfires. Exchanges such as this provide valuable opportunities to learn from each other’s experience, explore areas of common interest and strengthen scientific cooperation to help address these shared challenges.

15/10/2026

Chile invites the world to discover the opportunities our country offers to invest, do business, innovate and create.

With strategic resources, strong capabilities and institutional stability, Chile offers the conditions and confidence to turn opportunities into projects, foster innovation and develop talent.

The future is not something we wait for. It is something we build.

Discover more: https://choose-chile.cl/

15/10/2026

We were pleased to welcome Calla and Alissia, participants in the Girls Run the World 2026 program, an initiative that encourages young women to explore diplomacy, international relations and leadership.

During their visit, they had the opportunity to learn firsthand about our work and the different dimensions of diplomatic life.

Initiatives like this help create opportunities for young women to broaden their perspectives, develop their skills and consider future careers in international affairs.

Thank you, Calla and Alissia, for your interest and enthusiasm. We wish you all the best in your future plans!

14/10/2026

¿Quieres ampliar tu red de contactos y generar nuevas oportunidades en Australia?

La Embajada de Chile en Australia comparte con la comunidad chilena la invitación al taller online gratuito “El arte de hacer networking: conecta, destaca y crea oportunidades”, dirigido a quienes buscan fortalecer su marca personal, aprovechar LinkedIn y ampliar su red de contactos profesionales.

Jueves 12 de noviembre de 2026
18:00 a 19:30 horas (Canberra)
Modalidad online y gratuita.

Una oportunidad para adquirir herramientas prácticas que contribuyan al desarrollo profesional y a la generación de nuevas oportunidades laborales, comerciales y de colaboración en Australia.

Inscripciones: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-arte-de-hacer-networking-conecta-destaca-y-crea-oportunidades-tickets-2003270799889

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