The APG recognises that there are significant benefits for members from contact with non-member jurisdictions and related international organisations including the exchange of information of mutual benefit.  On this basis, the APG permits recognized Observers to participate in some APG business activities. 

Pursuant to the APG's Terms of Reference, Observers are:

• Jurisdictions that are considering APG membership and are prepared to meet membership requirements;
• Organisations who actively support or otherwise are interested in the objectives of the APG; and
• Any other jurisdiction or organisation invited by the Co-Chairs and to which no APG member objects.

The participation (and the nature of such participation) of non-members is determined by the APG on a case-by-case basis.  At the moment there are:

• 5 Observer jurisdictions; and
• 24 Observer organisations.

Currently there are no Priority Observers.  Regional jurisdictions wishing to become members must apply to be granted Priority Observership status in the APG for a period of two years, or longer (at the discretion of the membership), within which time they should apply for membership under the support and advice of a sponsoring APG member.

For information on individual Observers click on the buttons to the left.