Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo is calling on more consulates to bring their services to regional Queensland following the success of the Italian pop-up consulate in Hinchinbrook.
The two-day event attracted more than 40 appointments, providing vital assistance to residents without the need to travel to Brisbane or Canberra.
“This is an invaluable service to our community, and I truly wish more nationalities would take it up,” Mayor Jayo said. “We’ve seen how time-consuming progress can be when operating outside of Canberra, so bringing these services to the regions makes a real difference.”
Consul Luna Angelini Marinucci from the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane said the visit was about connection and respect.
“It’s important we go into the regions, see the places, meet the people, understand the immigration stories, the canefields, and show maximum respect — that’s the real passport to making a difference,” she said.
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