High Commission of Malta in Canberra, Australia; address 38 Culgoa Circuit, 2606, O'malley; phone +61262901724. Plus 7 other missions.
Also accredited to: New Zealand
Head of mission: Ms. Chirelle Ellul Sciberras, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Malta, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Lawrence Buhagiar, Consul-General (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Ms Carmen Spiteri, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mrs Sandra Micallef, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Joseph George Vella, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Joseph Calleja, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Mario A. Sammut, Honorary Vice-Consul (as of 2010)
Malta offers a compelling mix of history, culture, and modern tourism, making it an appealing destination for some Australian travelers. With around 300,000 Australians traveling internationally each year, a portion may find Malta's unique attractions and Mediterranean charm worth exploring.
Malta is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Australia. It ranks 26th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. In comparison, Australia ranks 19th among 160 countries in the Global Peace Index, indicating a high level of safety overall. In terms of crime statistics, Malta has a lower murder rate at 0.4 per 100,000 people compared to Australia's 0.7. Notably, there have been no reported female murders in Malta, while Australia has a rate of 0.4. Regarding organized crime, Malta scores better in mafia presence (1.5) compared to Australia (5.0), though it has higher scores in state crime (7.5) and crime networks (7.0). Overall, while there are some differences in crime types, Malta remains a relatively safe destination for Australian tourists.