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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Cth) | ||
| Category: | Organisation | |
| Binomial Name: | Australian Commonwealth Government | |
| Sub Category: | Federal Government | |
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| State/Country: | Australia | |
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| URL: | http://www.dfat.gov.au/ | |
| Summary Information: | ||
| The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade aims to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. | ||
| Detailed Information: | ||
| The Department's goals are to: - Enhance Australia's security; - Contribute to growth in Australia's economy, employment and standard of living; - Assist Australian travellers and Australians overseas; - Strengthen global cooperation in ways that advance Australia's interests; - Foster public understanding of Australia's foreign and trade policy; and - Project a positive image of Australia internationally. The Department has four stated outcomes: - Australia's national interests protected and advanced through contributions to international security, national economic and trade performance and global cooperation; - Australians informed about and provided access to consular and passport services in Australia and overseas; - Public understanding in Australia and overseas of Australia's foreign and trade policy and a positive image of Australia internationally; - Efficient management of the Commonwealth overseas owned estate. The Department's work is carried out by staff in Canberra, in State and Territory offices and in its network of overseas posts. | ||
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