Filipinos in Queensland lodge petition to have a Consulate with full consular services

There are more than 70,000 Filipinos residing in Queensland based on the recent Census, and they are asking for a consulate with full consular services.

There are more than 70,000 Filipinos residing in Queensland based on the recent Census, and they are asking for a consulate with full consular services. Credit: Filipinos in Queensland Australia Facebook Group

Key Points

• Filipinos in Queensland social media group spearheaded the petition for a consulate with full consular services.
• Passport renewal is one of the crucial consular services that Filipinos in Queensland demand.
• Filipinos in Queensland currently rely on passport missions with limited slots, while others must travel to Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra for the services.

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In an interview with SBS Filipino, Rodolfo 'Jun' Licera, Jr., Founder of Filipinos in Queensland Australia Facebook Group, shared the petition details and why it is significant to access full consular services in their state.

SBS Filipino interviews Filipinos in Queensland Facebook group Founder Jun Licera