CHOGM is an acronym for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. This is a biennial meeting of the government heads of all Commonwealth nations.

Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Your question really might be better, why is Australia a Commonwealth nation. CHOGM means Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. This meeting happens every two years. So CHOGM is a gathering of national heads and this year will take place in Perth, Australia.

CHOGM is an acronym for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. It is held every two (2) years and brings together Commonwealth leaders to discuss global and Commonwealth issues, and to agree upon collective policies and initiatives.


The next meeting is in 2011