List of ambassadors of Turkey to Australia
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Turkey to Australia. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Turkey and Australia.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Baha Vefa Karatay | 15 March, 1967 | 7 November, 1968 |
| Mehmet Baydur | 17 December, 1968 | 6 November, 1972 |
| Hikmet Bensan | 30 December, 1972 | 29 July, 1978 |
| Hasan Üner | 1 August, 1978 | 29 July, 1981 |
| Faruk Sahinbas | 20 August, 1981 | 3 March, 1988 |
| Ergün Pelit | 31 March, 1988 | 5 December, 1991 |
| Orhan Aka | 16 December, 1991 | 30 May, 1995 |
| Bilal Niyazi Simsir | 13 June, 1995 | 18 March, 1998 |
| Umut Arik | 23 April, 1998 | 25 September, 2001 |
| M. Tansu Okandan | 1 October, 2001 | 5 January, 2006 |
| N. Murat Ersavci | 16 January, 2006 | 12 October, 2009 |
| Oguz Özge | 22 October, 2009 | 1 July, 2012 |
| Reha Keskintepe | 1 July, 2012 | 31 July, 2015 |
| Vakur Gökdenizler | 30 September, 2015 | 9 January, 2019 |
| Korhan Karakoç | 15 January, 2019 | 24 January, 2023 |
| Ufuk Gezer | 26 January, 2023 | Incumbent |
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