List of ambassadors of France to Australia
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of France to Australia. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between France and Australia.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Augé | 10 March, 1945 | 1949 |
| Gabriel Padovani | 1949 | 1952 |
| Louis Roché | 1952 | 1955 |
| Renaud Sivan | 1955 | 1960 |
| Philippe Monod | 1960 | 1963 |
| François Brière | 1963 | 1967 |
| André Favereau | 1967 | 1971 |
| Gabriel Van Laethem | 1971 | 1975 |
| Albert Tréca | 1975 | 1978 |
| Pierre Carraud | 1978 | 1981 |
| Jean-Bernard Mérimée | February 1982 | May 1985 |
| Bernard Follin | 1985 | 1988 |
| Roger Duzer | 1988 | 1991 |
| Philippe Baude | 1991 | 1995 |
| Dominique Girard | 1995 | 2000 |
| Pierre Viaux | 2000 | 2003 |
| Patrick Hénault | 2003 | 2005 |
| François Descoueyte | 2005 | 2008 |
| Michel Filhol | 2008 | 2011 |
| Stéphane Romatet | 2011 | 2014 |
| Christophe Lecourtier | 27 June, 2014 | June 2017 |
| Christophe Penot | 27 June, 2017 | November 2020 |
| Jean-Pierre Thébault | 27 November, 2020 | 2023 |
| Pierre-André Imbert | January 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 28 December 2025, at 06:15 AM (EST).