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Australian Government Announces New Ambassador to Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, November 21, 2022 -- 
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.

By Phal Sophanith
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/266909

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs - Press release
https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/mini ... r-cambodia

The new Australian ambassador, HE Justin Whyatt, has been about and about this week, meeting and greeting Cambodian government officials.

Cambodian National Assembly President Receives New Ambassador of Australia
AKP Phnom Penh, March 15, 2023—

Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly (NA) of the Kingdom of Cambodia, receives H.E. Justin Kevin Whyatt, newly appointed Ambassador of Australia to Cambodia, at the NA Palace in Phnom Penh this morning.
-AKP

A Courtesy Call by His Excellency Justin Kevin Whyatt, New Ambassador of Australia ( 15 March 2023 )

On the afternoon of 15 March 2023, His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation, received a courtesy call by His Excellency Justin Kevin Whyatt, new Ambassador of Australia to the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Ministry.

- Cambodian Foreign Ministry

Cambodian PM HE thanks Australia for its big help in improving its agriculture sector
Tue, 14 Mar 2023, 5:12 PM
PHNOM PENH, March 14 : Australia's assistance for the establishment of the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) has enabled Cambodia to research improved rice seed varieties, said Prime Minister HE.

HE met with new Australian ambassador Justin Whyatt on March 13 at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.

According to HE’s personal assistant Eang Sophalleth, the premier congratulated Whyatt on being appointed as the new envoy, and expressed his pleasure with cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of agriculture.
https://klse1.i3investor.com/blogs/kian ... ng_its.jsp

When I read this I just couldn't help this guy springing to mind...

Australian Ambassador Visits This Life and Edith House
22 June 2023

In the second week of June, This Life was thrilled to host the Australian Ambassador to Cambodia, Justin Whyatt, Sokunthea Nguon, and Paul Jenkins.

They visited our office in Siem Reap and had the chance to visit Edith House, our groundbreaking social enterprise program. We recruit vulnerable young people from orphanages, from communities where we run other programs, and through partner NGOs. Students begin their training by working closely with their case manager to set personal and professional goals and plans for starting a business or seeking employment when they graduate. They are empowered with life skills, personal development, vocational training, and all the support they need to prepare for a bright future.

The ambassador also had a chance to meet some of our volunteers from Australian Volunteers Program. For over 10 years, the program has supported This Life with incredible volunteers who have brought immense strategic and operations value, propelling us to new heights. Our founder, Billy Gorter, actually came to Cambodia through the program, and the rest, as they say, is history.

In the words Susan Black, one of our current volunteers, “great people, great program.”
https://thislife.ngo/archives/10493

Australia Pledges to Continue Health Collaboration with Cambodia
Phnom Penh, September 08, 2023 --

Australia has pledged to continue supporting the Ministry of Health's priorities and boost bilateral health collaboration with Cambodia.
The pledge was made by H.E. Justin Whyatt, Ambassador of Australia to Cambodia, in a meeting with H.E. Chheang Ra, Minister of Health, here in Phnom Penh on Sept. 7.

H.E. Chheang Ra recalled H.E. Justin Whyatt of the Australian government's contribution to building a resilient and strong health system in Cambodia through financing under technical assistance and grant-aid frameworks.
The minister spoke highly of Australia's continued support for the ministry's efforts to promote Cambodian people's welfare and achieve global health coverage in line with the government's pentagonal strategy.
He requested that Australia examine the possibility of strengthening the capacity of Cambodian doctors, dentists, pharmacists, midwives, and nurses in order to further improve health care standards in Cambodia.
- AKP

That’s nice of Australia - shame they don’t get their own back yard up to scratch first