List of ambassadors of Germany to Australia
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Germany to Australia. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Germany and Australia.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Walther Hess | 9 July, 1952 | August 1958 |
| Dr Hans Mühlenfeld | August 1958 | September 1962 |
| Dr Joachim Ritter | February 1963 | March 1968 |
| Dr Hans Schirmer | May 1968 | May 1970 |
| Dr Heinz Voigt | August 1970 | October 1974 |
| Dr Horst Blomeyer-Barstenstein | January 1975 | April 1980 |
| Wilhelm Fabricius | August 1980 | August 1985 |
| Dr Hans Schauer | August 1985 | August 1991 |
| Dr Franz Keil | August 1991 | February 1994 |
| Dr Klaus Zeller | February 1994 | October 1998 |
| Dr Horst Bächmann | October 1998 | May 2002 |
| Dr Klaus-Peter Klaiber | July 2002 | June 2005 |
| Martin Lutz | July 2005 | June 2008 |
| Dr Michael Witter | July 2008 | August 2011 |
| Dr Christoph Müller | 27 September, 2011 | June 2016 |
| Dr Anna Prinz | July 2016 | July 2019 |
| Dr Thomas Fitschen | August 2019 | September 2022 |
| Dr Markus Ederer | 26 September, 2022 | 2023 |
| Beate Grzeski | 2023 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 12 January 2026, at 09:24 AM (EST).